office-hours

Guide structured YC Office Hours sessions to brainstorm and design product ideas.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fray-cloud/coin --skill office-hours-fray-cloud
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/fray-cloud/coin/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fray-cloud/coin --skill office-hours-fray-cloud

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Founders and builders often struggle to turn vague ideas into concrete plans. YC Office Hours provides a guided, two-mode framework to quickly surface demand reality and generate a practical design document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured brainstorming: Startup mode for demand reality and Builder mode for side projects, with guided prompts and checklists.
  • Proactive invocation: Uses contextual signals to propose a brainstorming session before you code, or on request to accelerate decision making.
  • Plan integration: Supports /plan-ceo-review and /plan-eng-review workflows to capture decisions and align stakeholders.
  • Voice and persona: Direct, builder-focused tone that helps you articulate problems, scope, and next steps.

Quick Start

Describe your product idea and goals to start the YC Office Hours brainstorming session.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I brainstorm a startup idea and check demand reality?

To brainstorm a startup idea and check demand reality, use a structured YC Office Hours session. It operates in startup mode to validate demand reality and builder mode to guide early-stage product design through targeted prompts.

What is the best way to turn a vague product idea into a design doc?

The best way to turn a vague product idea into a design doc is through a guided office hours framework. It enforces a two-mode workflow to articulate problems, scope, and next steps, producing a structured plan artifact.

Can I use this structured brainstorming session for side projects and intrapreneurship?

Yes, you can use this structured brainstorming session for side projects and intrapreneurship. Builder mode specifically supports design brainstorming for early-stage ideas and side projects to help you generate a practical design document.

How do I start a product design brainstorming session before coding?

To start a product design brainstorming session before coding, describe your product idea and goals. The system uses proactive invocation with contextual signals to propose a session and accelerate decision making.

Does the generated plan artifact support engineering and CEO review workflows?

Yes, the generated plan artifact supports engineering and CEO review workflows. It integrates directly with /plan-ceo-review and /plan-eng-review workflows to capture decisions, align stakeholders, and route toward design docs.