mvp-grill

Stress-test MVP assumptions and lock the smallest useful path to an artifact.

2|Updated Jun 1, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill mvp-grill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mvp-grill
Source: https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles/tree/main/AI-configs/skills/mvp-grill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill mvp-grill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It reduces uncertainty by quickly stress-testing an idea or plan, so you can reach the smallest useful next artifact without hidden assumptions or slow back-and-forth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MVP-focused decision acceleration: Pushes toward the fastest valid path to an outcome (plan, decision, command, code, design, or recommendation).
  • Mode-gated interaction: Selects target-file, in-memory, or patch-unit approaches depending on whether a user wants file edits immediately or prefers collecting changes before applying them.
  • Uncertainty-first responses: Resolves factual uncertainty through reading, searching, fetching, inspecting, or testing before asking the user anything.
  • Blocker-only questioning: Asks at most one blocker per turn and avoids permission-style or verification-choice question shapes.

Use it when you need to:

  • stress-test direction for a feature, prototype, or design
  • clarify assumptions and reduce scope
  • challenge a plan without running a long interview
  • decide the smallest coherent set of changes to produce next

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run an MVP grill for your feature idea: "Grill my MVP plan—stress-test assumptions, lock the fastest valid path, and ask only the one blocker you need to move forward."

Frequently Asked Questions about mvp-grill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I stress-test MVP assumptions and reduce feature scope quickly?

MVP scope reduction works by stress-testing your assumptions and interactively challenging your plan to lock the smallest coherent set of changes. It forces rapid clarification to eliminate hidden assumptions and reach a valid artifact.

What is the fastest way to clarify decisions for product prototyping?

Product prototyping decisions are clarified through an uncertainty-first grilling process that verifies facts via inspection and testing before asking questions. This blocker-only interaction approach ensures only critical blockers delay your progress.

How does interactive guidance handle uncertainty during MVP planning?

Interactive guidance for MVP planning resolves factual uncertainty by reading, searching, fetching, inspecting, or testing information before prompting the user. It asks at most one blocker question per turn to prevent permission-style delays.

Can I use scope reduction techniques for design and code plans, not just features?

Scope reduction techniques apply directly to designs, code, prototypes, and plans where rapid clarification is required. The grilling process identifies the fastest valid path regardless of whether the artifact is a design or a command.

When should I avoid using an MVP grilling approach for decision making?

You should avoid MVP grilling when a comprehensive, slow interview process is preferred over rapid scope reduction, or when safe, reversible default handling is not suitable for your specific product prototyping and planning environment.