office-hours

Guide vague startup ideas through structured phases into a YC-style design doc.

Updated Aug 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JovieInc/Jovie --skill office-hours-jovieinc
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/JovieInc/Jovie/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JovieInc/Jovie --skill office-hours-jovieinc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC office hours sessions often generate vague ideas and inconsistent design outputs. This Skill guides mentors and founders through a structured workflow to produce a concrete design doc that can be reviewed and acted on.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two modes: Startup mode and Builder mode for design-focused ideation.
  • Phase-based prompts that gather context, challenge premises, and surface actionable alternatives.
  • Proactive guidance to crystallize problems, constraints, and success metrics into a shareable doc.
  • Automated readiness checks and a final design doc ready for review.

Quick Start

Describe your idea and I will guide you through YC Office Hours to generate a complete 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 turn a vague startup idea into a concrete design doc?

This Skill guides you through phase-driven office hours sessions, gathering context and challenging premises to crystallize problems, constraints, and success metrics into a complete YC-style design doc.

What is the best way to structure design thinking sessions for early-stage startups?

The best way to structure design thinking sessions is through a phase-based workflow with proactive guidance, context gathering, premise challenges, and readiness checks to ensure a usable final document.

Can I use this guided brainstorming workflow for hackathon projects and intrapreneurial internal projects?

Yes, you can use this guided brainstorming workflow for hackathon projects and intrapreneurial internal projects. It applies to any scenario where a concrete, shareable design document is required from initial ideas.

Does this design doc generation process support both startup mode and builder mode?

Yes, the design doc generation process supports both Startup mode and Builder mode. These two modes provide structured, design-focused ideation tailored to your specific project context and requirements.

How do I ensure my YC office hours output is complete and ready for review?

To ensure your YC office hours output is complete and ready for review, the workflow enforces automated readiness checks and tracks telemetry throughout the phase-based context gathering and premise challenges.