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Guide founders through structured brainstorming and design-doc creation with two modes.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#brainstorming#guidance#startup#design-doc#design-thinking#office-hours
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hetsheth-droid/toolbox-template --skill office-hours-hetsheth-droid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/hetsheth-droid/toolbox-template/tree/main/incubating/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hetsheth-droid/toolbox-template --skill office-hours-hetsheth-droid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours provides a structured, two-mode framework to help founders think clearly about new product ideas, surface risky assumptions, and generate concise design docs that guide execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup mode: six forcing questions that expose demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit to validate ideas before building.
  • Builder mode: design-thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source, focused on generating a concrete design doc.
  • Proactive invocation: suggests and primes the user to begin a planning session when asked for brainstorming or evaluation of a new idea, saving time and aligning team understanding.
  • Output discipline: documents the decisions, rationale, and next steps to keep teams aligned.

Quick Start

Tell YC Office Hours to help brainstorm a new product idea and draft a design doc.

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 turn it into a design doc?▼

To brainstorm a startup idea and create a design doc, use a structured framework that asks forcing questions about demand, status quo, and future-fit, then compiles your validated answers into a cohesive planning document.

What is the best way to validate a new product idea before building?▼

The best way to validate a new product idea is using a startup mode framework with six forcing questions that expose demand reality, narrowest wedge, and desperate specificity to surface risky assumptions before execution.

Can I use design thinking to plan a hackathon or side project?▼

Yes, you can use design thinking to plan a hackathon or side project through a builder mode framework that guides brainstorming and produces a concrete design doc to align your execution steps.

How do forcing questions help with startup planning?▼

Forcing questions help with startup planning by systematically exposing demand reality, status quo alternatives, and future-fit, ensuring founders surface risky assumptions and think clearly before building.

Does this structured brainstorming approach work for open source work?▼

Yes, this structured brainstorming approach works for open source work by utilizing builder mode design-thinking prompts to generate concise design docs that guide development and align contributors.

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