office-hours

Name: office-hours
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Author: cattboy

Guide structured design-thinking sessions to produce a design doc.

1|Updated Mar 13, 2026

Search Tags:#brainstorming #ideation #product #design-thinking #office-hours

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cattboy/lil_bro --skill office-hours-cattboy

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/cattboy/lil_bro/tree/main/.claude/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cattboy/lil_bro --skill office-hours-cattboy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Busy builders struggle to structure early ideation and translate ideas into concrete plans. This skill provides a two-mode design-thinking framework that surfaces demand reality, narrows scope, and yields a practical design doc.

Core Features & Use Cases

Two modes: Startup mode for demand validation questions and Builder mode for structured brainstorming.
Forces questions: Guides six probing prompts to surface specificity, constraints, and future-fit opportunities.
Output and reuse: Produces a design doc that captures decisions and next steps for product ideas, side projects, hackathons, or open-source work.

Quick Start

Start an office hours session by saying "office hours startup" or "office hours builder".

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I structure product ideation to validate market demand?▼

To structure product ideation and validate market demand, you can use guided design-thinking sessions that apply startup-mode prompts to surface demand reality and narrow project scope.

What is the best way to turn brainstorming ideas into a concrete design doc?▼

The best way to turn brainstorming ideas into a concrete design doc is using builder-mode ideation sessions that guide probing prompts, generate concepts, and store the resulting design doc.

Can I use design-thinking sessions for open-source projects and hackathons?▼

Yes, you can use design-thinking sessions for open-source projects and hackathons to execute structured brainstorming, generate roadmaps, and produce a design doc capturing decisions and next steps.

How do I start a guided ideation session for a side project?▼

To start a guided ideation session for a side project, initiate the process with a startup or builder mode prompt to trigger the deterministic session flow and generate your design doc.

Does structured brainstorming help surface constraints and future-fit opportunities?▼

Structured brainstorming helps surface constraints and future-fit opportunities by enforcing six probing prompts that demand specificity and reveal future product potential during ideation.