office-hours

Generate YC-style design docs with problem framing, scope, risks, milestones, and experiments.

1|2|Updated Jan 4, 2024

Search Tags:#planning #startup #product-design #brainstorm #design-doc #design-thinking

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npx skills add https://github.com/NaKMiers/Port4lio --skill office-hours-nakmiers

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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/NaKMiers/Port4lio/tree/main/.agents/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NaKMiers/Port4lio --skill office-hours-nakmiers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts vague product ideas and internal concepts into structured, reviewable design documentation. It guides problem framing, scope definition, success metrics, and a clear path to validation, so teams can discuss, compare options, and decide what to build.

Core Features & Use Cases

Two modes for different workflows: Startup mode for rapid YC-style design docs that align teams around a plan; Builder mode for design-thinking brainstorming on side projects, open source, or hackathons.
Generates a structured doc with sections for problem, success criteria, risks, milestones, and proposed experiments.
Use cases include evaluating a new product idea, planning a side project, or aligning stakeholders around an architecture or UX direction.

Quick Start

Tell me your product idea and goal, and I will draft a YC-style design doc outlining scope, risks, and milestones.

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 vague startup idea into a structured design doc?▼

To turn a vague startup idea into a structured design doc, you provide your product goals, constraints, and success metrics. The system then frames the problem and outputs a YC-style document with scope, risks, milestones, and experiments.

What is a YC-style design doc and how does it help with product planning?▼

A YC-style design doc is a structured planning document that frames problems, defines scope, establishes success criteria, and outlines validation milestones. It helps teams align on product direction and decide what to build by making internal concepts reviewable.

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

Yes, you can use design-thinking brainstorming for side projects and hackathons using Builder mode. This workflow guides problem framing and brainstorming to produce a structured plan with measurable milestones for open source or rapid development.

How do I document product design risks and milestones for stakeholder alignment?▼

You document product design risks and milestones by inputting your idea and goals. The system generates a structured design doc containing problem framing, success criteria, potential risks, milestones, and proposed experiments to align stakeholders.

Does this design doc generator work for early-stage startup validation?▼

Yes, this design doc generator works for early-stage startup validation by applying Startup mode. It drafts a YC-style design doc that outlines scope, risks, and milestones to provide a clear path to validation for new product ideas.

What do I need to draft a design doc for evaluating a new product idea?▼

To draft a design doc for evaluating a new product idea, you need to provide details about your goals, constraints, and success metrics. This input allows the system to frame the problem and propose experiments for validation.