office-hours

Guide teams through structured problem discovery and design-doc creation.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ibalasite/gstack --skill office-hours-ibalasite
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/ibalasite/gstack/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ibalasite/gstack --skill office-hours-ibalasite

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a guided Office Hours-style session to rapidly align teams around a problem, surface explicit demand signals, and generate a formal design doc that documents decisions, constraints, and next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured problem framing: uses forced-question flow to extract concrete, testable hypotheses.
  • Design-doc generation: outputs a living plan or design document suitable for review.
  • Phase-driven coaching: guides through context gathering, problem definition, and plan execution with AskUserQuestion prompts.
  • Mode-agnostic for startup teams: usable for startup ideation, intrapreneurship, hackathons, and open-source projects.

Quick Start

Guide me through a YC Office Hours session and produce a completed 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 structure a YC office hours session to produce a design doc?

A YC office hours session structured for design docs uses forced-question flows to gather context, define the problem, and generate a written plan. It guides teams through phase-driven coaching to extract testable hypotheses and outputs a decision-ready document.

What is the best way to frame startup problems during rapid problem discovery?

The best way to frame startup problems during rapid problem discovery is using structured, evidence-based questioning. This coaching approach extracts explicit demand signals and forces teams to define concrete, testable hypotheses before committing to a written plan.

Can I use this structured problem-solving flow for hackathons and open-source projects?

Yes, this structured problem-solving flow is mode-agnostic and works for hackathons, open-source projects, and intrapreneurship. It adapts to any team needing rapid alignment, evidence-based problem framing, and a living design document for review.

How do design docs help teams align on problem discovery and next steps?

Design docs help teams align by documenting decisions, constraints, and next steps gathered during problem discovery. They provide a living plan that captures testable hypotheses and explicit demand signals, ensuring everyone reviews the same evidence-based framework.

Does this office hours coaching flow require any specific frameworks or dependencies?

No, this office hours coaching flow requires no external frameworks or dependencies. It uses a predefined questioning flow and design-doc templates to guide context gathering, problem definition, and plan execution with user confirmation prompts.

When should I avoid using a forced-question flow for design doc creation?

You should avoid using a forced-question flow for design doc creation when your team already has a fully defined, testable hypothesis and a formalized plan. It is designed for rapid problem framing and alignment, not for documenting already finalized decisions.