grill-me

Interrogate plan assumptions and resolve decision dependencies through sequential questioning.

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Search Tags:#product-design #design-review #stakeholder-alignment #decision-tree #plan-validation #grill

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npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill grill-me-stevenengland

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill grill-me-stevenengland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams reach a shared understanding by relentlessly interviewing and challenging a plan or design, ensuring every decision is explored and dependencies are resolved.

Core Features & Use Cases

Relentless questioning to uncover assumptions and risks in a plan or design.
Walk down each branch of the design tree, resolving dependencies between decisions one-by-one.
Provide recommended answers for each question and, when relevant, explore the codebase to ground the discussion.

Quick Start

Grill my plan step by step, exploring every decision branch until we reach a 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 validate design assumptions and reach stakeholder alignment?▼

A design review validates assumptions by sequentially interrogating decisions, surfacing dependencies, and exploring trade-offs to drive stakeholders toward shared understanding.

What is the best way to resolve dependencies in a product design decision tree?▼

Resolve decision tree dependencies by walking down each design branch sequentially, exploring relevant trade-offs, and grounding the discussion by referencing existing codebase or documentation answers.

How do I interrogate a plan to uncover hidden risks and constraints?▼

Interrogate a plan by identifying its goals and constraints, then relentlessly questioning each assumption and decision branch to uncover risks and resolve dependencies before implementation.

Can I ground plan validation questions using my existing codebase?▼

Yes, plan validation can reference your existing codebase and documentation to ground the discussion, providing recommended answers for design questions when relevant files are available for examination.

When do I need to walk through every branch of a design tree?▼

Walk through every design tree branch when you need plan validation to ensure every decision is explored, dependencies between choices are resolved, and stakeholder alignment is achieved.