grill-me

Interrogate plans or designs one question at a time to resolve decision dependencies.

1|Updated May 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vessux/dotfiles --skill grill-me-vessux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/vessux/dotfiles/tree/main/umbel/skills/pocock/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vessux/dotfiles --skill grill-me-vessux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you uncover hidden assumptions and expectations by forcing a structured, step-by-step interrogation of a plan or design until all branches of the decision tree are understood and aligned.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • One-question-at-a-time interrogation that surfaces gaps and risks in plans or designs.
  • Dependency-resolution across decisions to ensure coherence and identify conflicting requirements.
  • Use Case: During a design review, you can relentlessly drill into each decision to reach a shared consensus and a clear path forward.

Quick Start

Begin by describing your plan, then proceed with one focused question at a time until you 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 interrogate a design plan to uncover hidden assumptions?

To interrogate a design plan, you use a structured, one-question-at-a-time process that relentlessly drills into each decision branch to surface gaps, expectations, and interdependencies until a shared understanding is reached.

What is the best way to resolve conflicting requirements during architecture planning?

Resolving conflicting requirements during architecture planning involves a multi-step questioning process that iteratively clarifies decisions, identifies interdependencies, and documents alignment outcomes to ensure overall plan coherence.

How does one-question-at-a-time questioning improve decision-tree validation?

One-question-at-a-time questioning improves decision-tree validation by forcing step-by-step interrogation of each branch, which surfaces hidden risks and drives consensus across iterative discussions without overwhelming participants.

Can I use structured questioning for design reviews to reach consensus?

Yes, you can use structured questioning for design reviews to relentlessly drill into each decision, resolve interdependencies between choices, and document alignment outcomes to reach a clear path forward.

When do I need to use a guided interrogation process for decision-making?

You need a guided interrogation process for decision-making when your plan or design has complex interdependencies, requiring iterative clarifications to uncover hidden assumptions and validate every branch of the decision tree.

What are the limitations of using relentless questioning for plan alignment?

Relentless questioning for plan alignment requires iterative discussions to function effectively, meaning it demands active participation to resolve interdependencies and may be limited if participants cannot engage in step-by-step clarifications.