office-hours

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

2|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill office-hours-ivcota
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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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.