office-hours

Guide founders through six questions to generate concrete design docs.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lachieh/babytalk --skill office-hours-lachieh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/lachieh/babytalk/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lachieh/babytalk --skill office-hours-lachieh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours helps founders convert vague ideas into concrete design documentation by forcing structured questioning and rapid synthesis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided six-question framework to surface demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit.
  • Builder mode for brainstorming side projects, hackathons, learning, and open-source exploration.
  • Generates a design doc that captures decisions, rationale, and next steps for action.

Quick Start

State your idea and say office hours to start the guided design-doc session.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

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How do I turn a vague startup idea into a concrete design doc?

To turn a vague startup idea into a concrete design doc, you use a guided six-question framework that surfaces demand reality, narrowest wedge, and future-fit to rapidly synthesize your plan.

What is the best way to structure brainstorming for a hackathon project?

The best way to structure brainstorming for a hackathon project is using builder mode, which applies structured questioning to side projects and open-source exploration to capture decisions and next steps.

Can I use this framework for open-source product planning?

Yes, you can use this framework for open-source product planning through builder mode, which is specifically designed for brainstorming open-source exploration and side projects to generate a design doc.

What questions should I ask during startup ideation to validate demand?

During startup ideation, you should ask about demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit to validate demand and shape a concrete plan.

How does the office hours design doc generation process work?

The office hours design doc generation works by executing a preamble-driven workflow that asks six structured questions, synthesizes your answers, and proactively generates a design doc capturing your rationale and next steps.