office-hours

Name: office-hours
Availability: InStock
Author: CalTexBevo

Guide structured office hours to produce a design document for startup ideas.

Updated Feb 5, 2026

Search Tags:#discovery #startup #questioning #design-doc #design-thinking #office-hours

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npx skills add https://github.com/CaltexBevo/ihe-pulse --skill office-hours-caltexbevo

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/CaltexBevo/ihe-pulse/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack.bak/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CaltexBevo/ihe-pulse --skill office-hours-caltexbevo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours helps founders and builders turn vague ideas into concrete design documents and actionable plans by structuring discussion around focused questions and design thinking.

Core Features & Use Cases

Two modes: Startup mode (six forcing questions to reveal demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit) and Builder mode (design thinking brainstorming for side projects, learning, and open source). Saves a design doc.
Generates a finished design doc that captures decisions, assumptions, and next steps for product teams.
Proactively guides the session with structured prompts and prompts to save progress for future reference.

Quick Start

Describe your startup idea or goal to generate a structured design document and action plan.

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 document?▼

To turn a vague startup idea into a concrete design document, you need structured office hours that force specific questions about demand, status quo, and narrowest wedges. This process captures decisions and assumptions into an actionable plan for product teams.

What is the best way to structure brainstorming sessions for early-stage product exploration?▼

The best way to structure brainstorming sessions for early-stage product exploration is using design thinking prompts tailored to your context. Builder mode guides open source or side project brainstorming, while Startup mode focuses on revealing demand reality and future-fit.

Can I use design thinking to document decisions for internal projects?▼

Yes, you can use design thinking to document decisions for internal projects. Builder mode proactively guides brainstorming sessions and saves progress as a reusable design doc, capturing specific assumptions, decisions, and next steps for your team.

How do YC office hours forcing questions work for startup ideas?▼

YC office hours forcing questions work by structuring discussion around six specific areas: demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit. This focused questioning translates abstract startup ideas into documented, actionable product plans.

Do I need a finished product concept to start generating an action plan?▼

You do not need a finished product concept to start generating an action plan. You can begin with a vague startup idea or goal, and the structured prompts will guide you through design thinking to produce a concrete design document with clear next steps.