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Guide structured design sessions to produce design docs and next steps.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#startup#design-doc#design-thinking#ask-question#design-workflow#office-hours
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npx skills add https://github.com/alexandervashurin/semaphore --skill office-hours-alexandervashurin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/alexandervashurin/semaphore/tree/main/.claude/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexandervashurin/semaphore --skill office-hours-alexandervashurin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours provides structured design-thinking guidance to turn vague ideas into a concrete design doc, reducing ambiguity and enabling fast alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual-mode workflow: Startup mode for demand validation and Builder mode for brainstorming and design thinking.
  • Guided questioning: The six forcing questions push for specificity, evidence, and practical next steps.
  • Output artifacts: Generates a design doc and a clear plan of action.

Quick Start

Run an Office Hours session to transform your idea into a testable design doc and plan the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague startup idea into a concrete design doc?▼

Structured design-thinking sessions transform vague startup ideas into concrete design docs by using guided questioning to force specificity, define wedges, and document decisions. This process reduces ambiguity and produces a testable design document with actionable next steps.

What is the best way to facilitate brainstorming for a hackathon project?▼

Facilitating hackathon brainstorming is best achieved through a dual-mode workflow with guided questioning. This approach pushes for evidence and practical next steps, ultimately generating a reusable design document and a clear plan of action.

Can I use design-thinking sessions for both demand validation and feature design?▼

Yes, design-thinking sessions support both demand validation and feature design through a dual-mode workflow. Startup mode focuses on validating demand, while Builder mode handles brainstorming and design thinking to guide the project forward.

How does guided questioning improve design documentation?▼

Guided questioning improves design documentation by applying six forcing questions that push for specificity and evidence. This structured cadence ensures decisions are documented practically, reducing ambiguity and enabling fast team alignment.

Do I need any specific tools to run structured design-thinking sessions?▼

No specific external tools are required to run structured design-thinking sessions. The workflow operates independently using a guided AskUserQuestion cadence to facilitate brainstorming, wedge-definition, and documentation without external dependencies.

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