office-hours

Validate product and startup ideas through structured forcing questions.

Updated Jul 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertzengcn/aiFetchly --skill office-hours-robertzengcn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/robertzengcn/aiFetchly/tree/main/.agents/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertzengcn/aiFetchly --skill office-hours-robertzengcn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unstructured brainstorming for new product, startup, or side project ideas often leads to wasted time building solutions for problems no one has, or poorly scoped projects that never gain traction. This skill replaces ad-hoc idea discussions with a structured, validated workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup Validation Mode: Runs six forcing questions to test demand reality, identify narrow market wedges, and assess if a startup idea is worth pursuing, helping founders avoid building unwanted products.
  • Builder Brainstorming Mode: Uses design thinking to flesh out side projects, hackathon entries, learning projects, or open source tools, and automatically saves a structured design doc for future reference.
  • Use Case: A founder with a new AI outreach tool idea can use this skill to validate demand before writing any code, or a developer preparing for a hackathon can design their project in 10 minutes instead of hours of unstructured planning.

Quick Start

Use the office-hours skill to brainstorm my new idea for a local business lead generation tool for coffee shops.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a startup idea before writing any code?

Validate a startup idea by running forcing questions to test demand reality and identify market wedges, ensuring you avoid building unwanted products. This structured brainstorming approach aligns early-stage concepts with real user demand prior to any engineering work.

What is the best way to structure brainstorming for a hackathon project?

Structure hackathon project brainstorming by applying design thinking workflows to flesh out the concept and automatically generating a structured design doc. This prevents unstructured planning and scopes your project efficiently in minutes rather than hours.

Can I use structured ideation to plan an open source tool?

You can use structured ideation to plan open source tools by fleshing out the project concept through design thinking and capturing the results in a structured design doc. This ensures your open source tool planning aligns with actual user demand before development.

How do forcing questions help with product idea validation?

Forcing questions help with product idea validation by testing demand reality, identifying narrow market wedges, and assessing if a concept is worth pursuing. They enforce a structured workflow that eliminates unstructured brainstorming and prevents building solutions for non-existent problems.

Does structured brainstorming work for side projects and learning projects?

Structured brainstorming works for side projects and learning projects by using design thinking to flesh out the concept and automatically saving a structured design doc for future reference. It replaces ad-hoc discussions with a validated workflow for builders.