office-hours

Guide product idea brainstorming with structured questions and design-thinking prompts.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/binfen1/my-skills --skill office-hours-binfen1
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/binfen1/my-skills/tree/main/claude-code/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/binfen1/my-skills --skill office-hours-binfen1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides structured guidance to brainstorm and validate new product ideas using forcing questions and design-thinking prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup mode: six forcing questions to surface demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit.
  • Builder mode: design-thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source.
  • Proactively invoke this skill when asked to brainstorm, when evaluating whether something is worth building, or when exploring a concept before any code is written.

Quick Start

Describe your product idea and I will start the Office Hours guided brainstorming to surface demand reality and a plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

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How do I brainstorm and validate new product ideas before writing any code?

To brainstorm and validate new product ideas, you can use structured design-thinking prompts and forcing questions to surface demand reality and narrowest wedges before development. This guided process helps evaluate whether a concept is worth building in early-stage startup planning.

What is the best way to scope features for an early-stage startup or open-source project?

Scoping features for an early-stage startup requires applying design-thinking prompts to assess desperate specificity and future-fit. This structured questioning approach narrows the project wedge and validates demand reality before committing to implementation.

How do I evaluate if a side project or hackathon concept is worth building?

To evaluate if a side project or hackathon concept is worth building, use builder mode design-thinking brainstorming to test idea validation. It proactively surfaces structural demand flaws and planning gaps during early ideation.

Can I use design-thinking prompts for open-source project planning and idea validation?

Yes, you can use design-thinking prompts for open-source project planning to validate ideas and scope features. Builder mode specifically targets side projects, hackathons, and open source environments to structure early ideation and concept exploration.

What forcing questions help surface demand reality during startup brainstorming?

Startup mode uses six forcing questions to surface demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit. These structured prompts guide teams through validating product ideas and assessing market viability.

How to start a structured brainstorming session for product management and idea validation?

Start structured brainstorming for product management by describing your product idea to trigger proactive invocation. The session then applies design-thinking prompts and forcing questions to generate a design doc and validate the concept.