office-hours

Guide product idea brainstorming through startup and builder modes.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MissTully/Gstack --skill office-hours-misstully
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/MissTully/Gstack/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MissTully/Gstack --skill office-hours-misstully

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Office-hours provides a structured, two-mode framework to guide brainstorming for product ideas, surfacing demand reality and design direction so teams can move faster.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup mode uses six forcing questions to vet demand reality, status quo, desperation, specificity, wedge, observation, and future-fit.
  • Builder mode offers design-thinking brainstorming for side projects, learning, hackathons, and open-source exploration, saving a design doc.
  • Use Case: When you have an idea, run office-hours to generate a concrete plan, draft decisions, and outline next steps.

Quick Start

Tell me your idea and I’ll run through both startup and builder modes to shape a practical plan.

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 structure brainstorming for product ideas to vet demand reality?

Structured brainstorming for product ideas uses a two-mode framework applying six forcing questions to vet demand reality, status quo, desperation, specificity, wedge, observation, and future-fit before execution.

What is the best way to scope features for early-stage product ideation?

Scoping features for early-stage ideation is best achieved by running a structured office-hours session that triggers startup mode to surface actionable design direction and documented decisions.

How do I apply design-thinking brainstorming for side-project planning?

To apply design-thinking brainstorming for side-project planning, switch to builder mode, which facilitates learning, hackathon, and open-source exploration while automatically saving a design doc.

Can I use structured product management brainstorming for hackathon projects?

Yes, structured product management brainstorming supports hackathon projects by engaging builder mode to generate a concrete plan, draft decisions, and outline actionable next steps.

What do I need to provide to start a guided product idea brainstorming session?

Starting a guided product idea brainstorming session requires providing a clear idea prompt that triggers the framework to switch between startup and builder modes for actionable guidance.