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office-hours

Assess idea viability through structured startup and builder decision modes.

Updated Apr 1, 2026
Search Tags:#business strategy#idea validation#decision-making#project assessment#startup advice
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/evanfang0054/agent-harness --skill office-hours-evanfang0054
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/evanfang0054/agent-harness/tree/main/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/evanfang0054/agent-harness --skill office-hours-evanfang0054

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users determine whether an idea is worth pursuing by guiding them through a structured decision-making process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision Framework: Provides a framework for making quick decisions on ideas, projects, or business concepts.
  • Startup Mode: Assesses the viability of a product or business idea through a series of forcing questions.
  • Builder Mode: Offers a streamlined decision-making process for side projects, hackathons, and learning exercises.
  • Output: Provides a clear decision conclusion (go/validate/hold) and rationale.

Quick Start

Use the office-hours skill to get a decision on whether to proceed with your idea 'New App Concept'.

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 quickly before committing resources?▼

To validate a startup idea, you can use a structured decision-making framework that assesses demand reality, status quo, and future-fit. It outputs a clear go, validate, or hold conclusion with rationale.

What is the best way to assess project viability for a side project or hackathon?▼

Assessing project viability for side projects uses a streamlined builder mode decision-making process. It evaluates the core concept through forcing questions to quickly output a conclusion on whether to proceed.

How does a structured decision framework evaluate business strategy and narrowest wedge?▼

A structured decision framework evaluates business strategy by analyzing demand reality, desperate specificity, and the narrowest wedge. It observes these dimensions to output a definitive project assessment rationale.

Can I use this idea validation process for both full startups and small builder projects?▼

Yes, idea validation supports both a comprehensive startup mode for business concepts and a builder mode for hackathons or learning exercises. Both modes output a clear decision conclusion and rationale.

What does the output look like when evaluating a new app concept?▼

Evaluating a new app concept outputs a clear decision conclusion of go, validate, or hold. It also provides a detailed rationale based on demand reality and future-fit observations.

Why do I need to answer forcing questions for project assessment?▼

Answering forcing questions for project assessment forces you to confront demand reality and the narrowest wedge. This structured observation prevents bias and yields a rational decision conclusion.

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