office-hours

Guide product idea refinement through structured brainstorming questions.

1|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/npc-chris/dfn-discovery --skill office-hours-npc-chris
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/npc-chris/dfn-discovery/tree/main/.agents/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/npc-chris/dfn-discovery --skill office-hours-npc-chris

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users brainstorm and refine product ideas by guiding them through a structured set of questions and providing design documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Brainstorming: Offers two modes: Startup mode with six forcing questions for reality-checking, and Builder mode for design thinking brainstorming.
  • Design Documentation: Saves a design document based on the user's responses.
  • Use Case: When a user has a new product idea or needs help thinking through it, the Skill can assist in exploring the viability and potential of the idea.

Quick Start

Start a new brainstorming session by running the office-hours skill.

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 brainstorm and refine product ideas through structured questioning?

Structured brainstorming refines product ideas by guiding you through targeted questions. This skill offers Startup mode for reality-checking viability and Builder mode for design thinking, requiring your interactive input to validate concepts and generate design documentation.

What is the best way to structure product idea validation for a new concept?

The best way to structure idea validation is using forcing questions that reality-check your concept. Startup mode applies six specific questions to explore viability, while Builder mode uses design thinking principles to refine the product development strategy.

How does design thinking brainstorming work for product development?

Design thinking brainstorming works by applying structured questioning to product development. Builder mode guides you through interactive questions, requiring specific context and answers to refine idea generation and produce a final design document.

Can I use structured questioning to validate startup ideas without prior documentation?

Yes, you can validate startup ideas without prior documentation by starting a brainstorming session. The interactive process supplies the structure, asking you guiding questions to extract context and automatically saving a design document based on your responses.

What is the difference between Startup mode and Builder mode for idea generation?

The difference is that Startup mode uses six forcing questions to reality-check a new idea's viability, whereas Builder mode focuses on design thinking brainstorming. Both modes interactively refine product ideas and generate design documentation.

Do I need to provide specific answers during concept validation brainstorming?

Yes, you need to provide specific answers and context during concept validation. The skill requires user interaction to respond to guiding questions, ensuring the resulting design document accurately reflects your product development goals.