grill-me

Identify decision branches and map dependencies in a plan.

11|3|Updated Aug 31, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tonehq/tone --skill grill-me-tonehq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/tonehq/tone/tree/main/.claude/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tonehq/tone --skill grill-me-tonehq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams achieve shared understanding by relentlessly grilling a plan’s design decisions, ensuring alignment before execution and reducing ambiguity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematically identify decision branches (architecture, data, UX, deployment) and surface dependencies.
  • Surface risks, blockers, and assumptions early to prevent scope creep.
  • Track progress by resolved vs. open branches and summarize outcomes for stakeholder sign-off.

Quick Start

Invoke Grill Me to start an interview session and map out design decisions across branches until alignment is achieved.

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 identify decision branches in a project plan before execution?

To achieve plan alignment, Grill Me systematically interviews your plan branch by branch, asking focused questions starting from high-impact unknowns. It blocks progression until each decision is resolved, then summarizes outcomes to confirm shared understanding.

What is the best way to resolve design dependencies and prevent scope creep?

The best way to resolve design dependencies and prevent scope creep is to relentlessly grill the plan's decisions. By tracking resolved versus open branches and surfacing blockers early, teams achieve shared understanding and finalize plans for stakeholder sign-off.

How do I conduct a design interview to map architecture and data dependencies?

Grill Me is designed for teams needing to achieve alignment before execution. It works by systematically identifying every decision branch, mapping dependencies, and surfacing risks early to reduce ambiguity and prevent scope creep during planning.

Can I track open versus resolved decision branches for stakeholder sign-off?

Yes, you can track progress by comparing resolved versus open decision branches. Once all branches are resolved through focused questioning, the system summarizes the outcomes to confirm shared understanding and finalize the plan for stakeholder sign-off.

When should I not use an interview-based approach for plan alignment?

You should avoid an interview-based approach for plan alignment if your project has no critical unknowns or dependencies to resolve. This method relies on grilling decision branches sequentially, which is unnecessary for simple, fully defined plans without ambiguity.