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office-hours

Evaluate product ideas through structured questioning and generate reports.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
Search Tags:#design thinking#brainstorming#idea validation#product development#startup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Manzueti/cyberdart --skill office-hours-manzueti
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/Manzueti/cyberdart/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Manzueti/cyberdart --skill office-hours-manzueti

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Bash, Read, Grep, Glob, Write, Edit, AskUserQuestion, WebSearch, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps users think through new product ideas by posing a series of targeted questions, ensuring they consider key aspects before proceeding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup Mode: Assesses demand, status quo, specificity, wedge, observation, and future-fit.
  • Builder Mode: Facilitates brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, and open source initiatives.
  • Design Documentation: Saves and references previous sessions and design doc history.
  • Trigger by Keyword: Automatically activated with prompts like "brainstorm this" or "is this worth building".

Quick Start

Begin a new brainstorming session by typing "/office-hours".

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate product ideas before starting development?▼

Idea validation uses structured questioning to assess demand, status quo, and future-fit before development. It ensures you evaluate market wedge and user observations early, preventing resource waste on unvalidated startup concepts.

What is the best way to brainstorm features for a side project?▼

Brainstorming side project features works best using structured builder mode prompts that challenge assumptions. This method systematically refines hackathon or open source initiatives by posing targeted questions about concept viability and scope.

How do I assess market demand for a startup concept?▼

Assessing startup market demand involves evaluating the status quo and identifying a specific wedge through structured questioning. This process clarifies current solutions and verifies your product idea holds a viable entry point and future fit.

Does design thinking help with early-stage product development?▼

Design thinking helps early-stage product development by providing structured questioning frameworks for concept validation. It guides demand evaluation and idea refinement, ensuring foundational product concepts are tested before active building phases.

Can I save and reference previous brainstorming sessions?▼

You can save and reference previous brainstorming sessions using design documentation features that maintain design doc history. This enables reviewing past structured questioning outcomes to inform ongoing product development and concept validation.

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