grill-me

Interviews the user question-by-question to stress-test plans and resolve design decisions.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TrayMachi/dotfiles --skill grill-me-traymachi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/TrayMachi/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TrayMachi/dotfiles --skill grill-me-traymachi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans and designs often contain hidden assumptions, unresolved dependencies, and unexplored branches that only surface during implementation. This Skill systematically interrogates every aspect of a plan so gaps and weak decisions are exposed before work begins. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Relentless one-at-a-time questioning: Walks down each branch of the decision tree, asking a single focused question per turn so nothing is skipped. - Recommended answers: Provides a suggested answer with each question, giving the user a concrete starting point to accept or challenge. - Codebase grounding: When a question can be answered by exploring the codebase, it investigates the code directly instead of asking. - Use Case: Before starting a major refactor, invoke this Skill to get grilled on your migration plan until every dependency, edge case, and trade-off is explicitly resolved. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you on your plan or design document until every decision branch is resolved.

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 implementing it?

Invoke the grill-me skill with your plan or design. It interviews you one question at a time, walking each branch of the decision tree and offering recommended answers until every dependency and assumption is resolved.

How does the grill-me skill ask questions?

It asks exactly one question at a time rather than dumping a list. For each question it also provides its own recommended answer, so you can confirm, adjust, or push back on a concrete proposal.

Can the skill answer design questions from my codebase?

Yes. When a question can be answered by exploring the codebase, the skill investigates the code directly instead of asking you, keeping the interview focused on decisions only you can make.

When should I use plan grilling versus writing a design doc?

Use grilling when a plan or design already exists and you want its assumptions challenged interactively. Writing a design doc is better for initially structuring ideas; grilling is the adversarial review step that follows.

What are the limitations of an interview-based plan review?

The review quality depends on your answers and the visible codebase context. It cannot validate runtime behavior, performance, or external system constraints, so empirical testing is still required after decisions are settled.