office-hours

Generate a structured design doc from a collaborative office-hours Q&A session.

2|Updated Mar 25, 2026

Search Tags:#brainstorming #startup #design-doc #design-thinking #builder-mode #office-hours #premise-challenge

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npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill office-hours-ivcota

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/Ivcota/skills/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill office-hours-ivcota

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This session guides teams to clearly define problems and unleash concrete design outputs by walking through a structured office-hours dialogue that culminates in a ready-to-use design doc.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided mode selection between Startup and Builder modes for focused problem framing.
Premise challenge and alternative approaches generation to surface robust options.
Produces a shareable design doc that captures goals, constraints, and next steps for collaboration.

Quick Start

Ask the user for their goal, route to the correct mode, work through questions one at a time, challenge premises, propose 2-3 approaches, then write and present the design doc for approval.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn a brainstorming session into a structured design doc?▼

To turn a brainstorming session into a structured design doc, you can use a guided office-hours Q&A flow that challenges premises and captures goals, constraints, and next steps for your team.

What is the best way to prepare a startup idea before building a solution?▼

The best way to prepare a startup idea is through pre-solution brainstorming that challenges your core premise and generates alternative approaches before committing to a specific build path.

How do I run an office-hours session for hackathon prep?▼

You run an office-hours session for hackathon prep by selecting a focused mode, working through problem-framing questions one at a time, and outputting a ready-to-use design doc for immediate execution.

Can I use this for open-source collaboration and builder mode projects?▼

Yes, you can use this for open-source collaboration and builder mode projects. The guided flow adapts its problem-framing questions to suit either startup ideation or focused builder mode contexts.

What is premise challenge in design thinking and when do I need it?▼

Premise challenge in design thinking is the process of rigorously questioning your initial problem assumptions to surface robust alternative approaches. You need it during pre-solution brainstorming to prevent building the wrong feature.

Does this design doc generation process work without prior technical setup?▼

Yes, this design doc generation process works without prior technical setup. It requires no dependencies or specific components, relying entirely on a step-by-step collaborative dialogue to produce the final document.