office-hours

Guide structured brainstorming with six forcing questions and save a design doc.

Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#brainstorm #design-doc #design-thinking #office-hours #startup-planning #product-ideation

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npx skills add https://github.com/kinetas/ai_coding_web --skill office-hours-kinetas

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps founders and builders quickly surface the core viability of a product idea by guiding a structured brainstorming session that ends in a design doc.

Core Features & Use Cases

Startup mode: six forcing questions that surface demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit insights, culminating in a design doc.
Builder mode: design thinking brainstorming for side projects, learning, hackathons, and open source.
Saves a design doc and can be invoked when asked to brainstorm this, a new product idea, or to assess whether something is worth building.

Quick Start

Ask me to brainstorm a new product idea using the two modes and generate a ready-to-share design document.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I brainstorm a new product idea and generate a design doc?▼

To brainstorm a new product idea and generate a design doc, you can run through structured forcing questions that surface demand reality, status quo, and narrowest wedge insights, culminating in a ready-to-share document.

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

Validating a startup idea involves assessing demand reality, desperate specificity, and future-fit opportunities using six forcing questions to determine core viability and whether the product is worth building.

How does design thinking brainstorming work for side projects?▼

Design thinking brainstorming for side projects uses a builder mode to guide ideation for hackathons, learning, and open source, concluding with a saved design doc to articulate the concept.

Can I use this to assess if a product concept is worth building?▼

Yes, you can assess if a product concept is worth building by invoking the skill to surface demand reality and identify the narrowest wedge, resulting in a structured design document.

What questions should I ask to identify a narrowest wedge for product ideation?▼

To identify the narrowest wedge for product ideation, ask forcing questions that explore desperate specificity, status quo, and observation to articulate a viable new product concept.

Does this brainstorming approach support both startup planning and hackathon projects?▼

Yes, the brainstorming approach supports startup planning through six forcing questions for viability and hackathon projects through a builder mode for design thinking ideation, both saving a design doc.