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Run structured inquiry modes to convert product ideas into design docs.

4|1|Updated Sep 13, 2023
Search Tags:#ideation#design-doc#design-thinking#product-strategy#office-hours#startup-planning#proactive-invocation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/louisfghbvc/mcp-leetcode-crawler --skill office-hours-louisfghbvc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/louisfghbvc/mcp-leetcode-crawler/tree/main/.agent/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/louisfghbvc/mcp-leetcode-crawler --skill office-hours-louisfghbvc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours addresses the gap between fuzzy product ideas and concrete design plans by guiding two modes of thinking to surface critical questions and capture decisions in a design doc.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup mode: six forcing questions that expose demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit.
  • Builder mode: design thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source.
  • Design doc generation: saves a structured plan documenting decisions, risks, and next steps.
  • Proactive invocation: can be triggered automatically when users ask to brainstorm or evaluate an idea, before any coding begins.

Quick Start

Tell me your idea and I will run two-mode office hours to produce a 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 fuzzy product idea into a concrete design plan before coding?▼

Product strategy ideation converts ambiguous concepts into structured design plans by applying forcing questions and design thinking brainstorming. It evaluates demand reality and narrowest wedges to document decisions, risks, and next steps before any coding begins.

What is the best way to evaluate startup ideas and check real user demand?▼

Startup idea evaluation uses six forcing questions to expose demand reality, status quo alternatives, and desperate specificity. This structured inquiry tests future-fit and identifies the narrowest market wedge before committing development resources.

Can I use design thinking brainstorming for side projects and hackathons?▼

Yes, design thinking brainstorming supports side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source initiatives. Builder mode structures ideation to systematically explore concepts and generate a documented design plan for subsequent development work.

How do I generate a design doc from early product brainstorming sessions?▼

Generate a design doc from product brainstorming by running structured office hours that route inquiries through startup or builder modes. This process proactively captures decisions, assesses risks, and outlines next steps directly into a structured plan.

Does this ideation process work for both startup planning and builder projects?▼

Yes, this ideation process supports both startup planning and builder projects through dual modes. Startup mode applies forcing questions for market strategy, while builder mode facilitates design thinking for hackathons and open source work.

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