grill-me

Question plans one at a time to surface assumptions and dependencies.

161|21|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/softspark/ai-toolkit --skill grill-me-softspark
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/softspark/ai-toolkit/tree/main/app/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/softspark/ai-toolkit --skill grill-me-softspark

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Relentlessly interrogates a plan or design through structured, one-question-at-a-time dialogue to surface hidden assumptions and dependencies, helping teams validate reasoning and reach shared understanding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic questioning flow: proceeds one question at a time to minimize scope creep and maintain focus.
  • Dependency resolution: identifies and resolves decision dependencies to ensure coherence.
  • Use Case: in a product design review, grill-me guides a cross-functional team through critical decisions until consensus is achieved.

Quick Start

Provide a step-by-step Socratic interrogation of the user’s plan to reach shared understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions about grill-me

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stress test a plan to surface hidden assumptions?

Socratic questioning for design review involves interrogating a plan one question at a time to surface hidden assumptions, resolve dependencies, and reach shared understanding across product or strategy contexts.

What is the best way to identify risks in a product decision tree?

The best way to identify risks in a decision tree is through a step-by-step Socratic interrogation that enforces dependency resolution and provides recommended answers to maintain constructive critique.

Can I use Socratic questioning for cross-functional team consensus during a design review?

Yes, Socratic questioning can be used for cross-functional team consensus during design reviews by guiding the team through critical decisions one question at a time until consensus is achieved.

How does a one-question-at-a-time flow minimize scope creep during plan stress testing?

A one-question-at-a-time flow minimizes scope creep during a plan stress test by maintaining deterministic focus, ensuring each dependency is resolved sequentially without branching into unrelated topics.

When do I need a step-by-step interrogation for strategy planning?

You need step-by-step interrogation for strategy planning when you must validate team reasoning, surface hidden dependencies, and ensure decision trees are coherent before execution.