office-hours

Guides users through a six-question framework to produce a design doc draft.

1|3|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ekrishgupta/gemstack --skill office-hours-ekrishgupta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/ekrishgupta/gemstack/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekrishgupta/gemstack --skill office-hours-ekrishgupta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Office Hours skill guides founders and builders through a deterministic, question-driven session to validate ideas, surface real demand, and generate a concrete design plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured six-question framework that surfaces demand reality, status quo, and future-fit thinking.
  • Dual-mode support for startup/problem-framing and builder/design brainstorming, plus automatic design-doc drafting.
  • Proactive prompts and an AskUserQuestion flow that captures precise evidence and next steps.

Quick Start

Tell me your goal with a startup idea and we’ll start the six-forcing-questions office-hours flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a startup idea through structured brainstorming?

Validate a startup idea through structured brainstorming by answering a deterministic six-question framework that surfaces demand reality, status quo alternatives, and future-fit potential to generate a concrete design plan.

What is the best way to frame a problem for a design doc?

The best way to frame a problem for a design doc is using a forcing Q&A sequence that captures precise evidence, required premises, and next steps, automatically drafting a handoff-ready document.

Can I use design-thinking workshops to surface real demand for early-stage ideas?

Yes, you can use design-thinking workshops to surface real demand for early-stage ideas by flowing through proactive prompts that challenge assumptions and capture precise evidence for validation.

Does the office-hours skill support both startup validation and builder brainstorming?

Yes, the office-hours skill supports dual-mode operation for startup problem-framing and builder design brainstorming, automatically drafting a design doc after capturing the required premises.

How do I start an office-hours flow for startup validation?

Start an office-hours flow for startup validation by stating your goal with a startup idea, which triggers the six-forcing-questions sequence to evaluate demand reality and future-fit thinking.

When should I not use deterministic question-driven sessions for idea validation?

Avoid deterministic question-driven sessions for idea validation when you need open-ended exploration rather than structured problem framing, as the forcing Q&A sequence requires precise evidence capture.