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office-hours

Guide users through structured prompts to generate a design doc.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#validation#design-doc#startups#yc#gstack#office-hours
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Liambiswell20-tech/Bolus-Brain --skill office-hours-liambiswell20-tech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/Liambiswell20-tech/Bolus-Brain/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Liambiswell20-tech/Bolus-Brain --skill office-hours-liambiswell20-tech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours provides a structured, two-mode session to surface real product demand and generate a concrete design doc for startups and builders. It guides you through forcing questions and brainstorming prompts to surface evidence, plan, and actionable next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two modes: Startup mode (six forcing questions to uncover demand reality and plan CEO reviews) and Builder mode (design-thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source).
  • Generates and saves a design doc, enabling a clear handoff and next steps.
  • Includes an AskUserQuestion protocol and templates to elicit specific, evidence-based responses.

Quick Start

Start by running YC Office Hours on your project to generate a design doc and a concrete next action.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate real demand for my startup idea?▼

Startup office hours validate demand by guiding you through six forcing questions to uncover demand reality and generate a design doc. This structured brainstorming captures evidence for CEO reviews.

What is the best way to generate a design doc for a side project?▼

Builder mode generates a design doc for side projects through design-thinking brainstorming prompts. This mode supports hackathons, learning, and open-source work by producing concrete design artifacts.

Can I use this for YC startup office hours preparation?▼

Yes, startup mode supports YC office hours preparation by guiding you through forcing questions to uncover demand reality and plan CEO reviews. It generates a design doc for clear handoff and next steps.

How do structured brainstorming prompts improve startup planning?▼

Structured brainstorming prompts use an AskUserQuestion protocol to elicit specific, evidence-based responses. This guided approach captures evidence, decisions, and next steps in a design doc.

Does this guided office hours workflow work for hackathon projects?▼

Yes, builder mode supports hackathon projects by applying design-thinking brainstorming to generate design artifacts. It captures concrete next steps for hackathons, learning, and open-source work.

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