grill-me

Interrogates a plan or design through relentless questioning to expose weaknesses.

1|Updated Sep 13, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #interview #critical thinking #plan review #stress test #design critique

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npx skills add https://github.com/silentFellow/public-dotfiles --skill grill-me-silentfellow

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/silentFellow/public-dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/silentFellow/public-dotfiles --skill grill-me-silentfellow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans and designs often contain hidden assumptions, gaps, and unchallenged decisions that only surface late in execution. This Skill subjects a plan or design to a relentless interview, forcing the author to defend and refine every aspect before committing to implementation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Adversarial Interviewing: Challenges a plan or design with persistent, probing questions to uncover weak points. - Plan Sharpening: Helps refine vague or incomplete ideas into well-defended, concrete designs. - Use Case: Before starting a major refactor, present your migration plan and let the interview expose unaddressed risks, missing rollback steps, and unclear ownership. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you on your current plan or design so its weaknesses are exposed through tough questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about grill-me

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I stress-test a project plan before execution?▼

Present your plan and request a grilling interview that challenges each decision with probing questions. The process exposes hidden assumptions, gaps, and weak reasoning so you can refine the plan before committing resources.

What is a good way to critique a design document?▼

Use an adversarial interview approach where the design is subjected to relentless questioning rather than passive review. This forces the author to defend every choice and reveals weaknesses that a checklist review might miss.

Can this interview approach work for non-technical plans?▼

Yes, the grilling method applies to any plan or design, including product strategies, business proposals, and process changes. The questioning adapts to whatever material is presented for scrutiny.

When should I not use an adversarial plan review?▼

Avoid it when the plan is still a rough brainstorm needing expansion rather than critique, or when you need concrete deliverables like code or documents. The interview sharpens existing ideas but does not generate new artifacts.