office-hours

Convert product ideas into structured design doc outlines for scoping.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/JonOlsenCa/gstack-main --skill office-hours-jonolsenca
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/JonOlsenCa/gstack-main/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JonOlsenCa/gstack-main --skill office-hours-jonolsenca

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Founders and engineers often struggle to translate an idea into a concrete plan before building. The YC Office Hours skill guides you through contextual gathering and design thinking to produce a clear, actionable design doc instead of jumping straight to code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided design doc creation: Converts an idea into a structured design doc outline with sections for scope, risks, and outcomes.
  • Role-aligned workflows: Distinguishes between Startup mode and Builder mode to tailor prompts and routing decisions.
  • Consultative design reviews: Facilitates a collaborative session with a partner to validate assumptions and tradeoffs.

Quick Start

Describe your product idea to begin a YC office-hours session and receive a comprehensive design doc outline.

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 startup idea into a design doc?

To turn a startup idea into a design doc, provide your product concept and project context for guided synthesis. The session applies design thinking to define clear problems, target users, and scope boundaries before any code is written.

What is the best way to scope a side project before building?

The best way to scope a side project is running a consultative design review to validate assumptions and tradeoffs. This yields a design doc specifying audience, scope boundaries, success metrics, and constraints to guide later decision-making.

Can I use design thinking to define product requirements for an open-source initiative?

Yes, design thinking can define product requirements for an open-source initiative. The session gathers contextual inputs to specify constraints, success metrics, and scope boundaries tailored to your project context.

How do I create a design doc outline for stakeholder alignment?

You create a design doc outline for stakeholder alignment by describing your product idea to start a guided session. It tailors the workflow using Startup or Builder modes to produce structured sections for scope, risks, and outcomes.

When do I need a design doc for product management planning?

You need a design doc for product management planning when translating an idea into a concrete plan before building. It helps founders and engineers avoid jumping straight to code by defining clear problems, users, and scope boundaries.

Does the office-hours skill work for validating startup assumptions?

Yes, the office-hours skill validates startup assumptions through a collaborative consultative review session. It distinguishes between Startup and Builder modes to tailor routing decisions and validate tradeoffs for your project context.