grill-me

Stress-tests plans and decisions through calibrated one-question-at-a-time interviews.

Updated Jun 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taylorelley/skills --skill grill-me-taylorelley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/taylorelley/skills/tree/main/skills/workflow/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taylorelley/skills --skill grill-me-taylorelley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans, designs, and decisions often contain hidden assumptions, untested tradeoffs, and unexamined failure modes. This Skill stress-tests your thinking through a structured interview that adapts its pressure to your knowledge level, surfacing weak points before they become expensive mistakes. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Calibrated Pressure: Assesses your topic knowledge (New, Working, Expert) and desired intensity (Light, Standard, Hard) before grilling, so questions match your level. - Structured Question Ladder: Moves through goal fit, constraints, alternatives, execution path, failure modes, validation, and reversibility—one question at a time with a recommended answer for each. - Decision Map Tracking: Privately tracks goals, constraints, dependencies, risks, and rollback options, ending with a summary of the final plan, open questions, and next actions. - Use Case: Before committing to a new architecture or product launch, say "grill me on this plan" to have assumptions challenged, edge cases probed, and validation criteria defined. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you on your current plan or decision, for example by saying "grill me on my migration plan".

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 before executing it?

Start a grilling session by describing your plan and asking to be grilled. The skill asks one question at a time across goal fit, constraints, alternatives, failure modes, and validation, with a recommended answer for each question.

How does the grilling adapt to my experience level?

A calibration phase asks about your topic knowledge and desired pressure. New users get brief concept explanations and fewer branching questions, while experts get sharper counterfactuals on hidden costs, incentives, and reversibility.

Can I change the intensity during a grilling session?

Yes, you can adjust intensity at any time by saying "softer", "harder", "teach more", or "skip basics". The skill supports Light, Standard, and Hard pressure levels that change how directly assumptions are challenged.

When does a grilling session end?

The session ends when you say stop, when the plan has a clear goal, constraints, approach, validation, and next step, or when missing information requires external research. It concludes with the final decision, open questions, next action, and risks.

When should I not use a grilling interview for decisions?

Avoid it when answers can only come from reading code, docs, or logs—the skill inspects those first instead of asking. It is also less useful when you lack basic domain knowledge, in which case teaching takes priority over pressure.