office-hours

Guide design sprints for startups through structured product diagnostics.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/slopus/happy --skill office-hours-slopus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/slopus/happy/tree/main/.agents/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/slopus/happy --skill office-hours-slopus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users through design sprints for startups, side projects, or any new idea, ensuring the problem is thoroughly understood and potential solutions are scoped appropriately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup Mode: Provides a structured YC product diagnostic for early-stage startups and intrapreneurial projects.
  • Builder Mode: Serves as a creative brainstorming partner for hackathons, personal projects, and learning.
  • Use Case: Ideal for product managers, entrepreneurs, or anyone exploring a new project idea, this Skill helps articulate user needs, challenge assumptions, and envision scalable solutions.

Quick Start

Start a session in Startup Mode by entering '/office-hours' and answering the prompting questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a design sprint for a new startup idea?

To run a design sprint for a startup idea, this Skill guides you through YC-style product diagnostics and brainstorming. It provides structured sessions to articulate user needs, validate demand, and scope solutions appropriately.

What is YC-style product diagnostic brainstorming?

YC-style product diagnostic brainstorming is a structured process to evaluate early-stage startup ideas. It focuses on understanding user needs, challenging assumptions, and clarifying your value proposition to ensure scalable solutions.

Can I use this for hackathon project planning and side projects?

Yes, you can use this for hackathon and side project planning. It features a Builder Mode that acts as a creative brainstorming partner to help scope personal projects and challenge initial assumptions.

Does this product design tool support Python and JavaScript?

This product design tool natively supports Python and potentially supports JavaScript through integrations. It leverages scripts to facilitate strategic guidance for your startup or side project design sprints.

How do I validate demand and user needs for an early-stage product?

To validate demand and user needs for an early-stage product, this Skill runs diagnostic sessions that question your assumptions and test value proposition clarity. It helps scope appropriate solutions based on real user problems.

What is the best way to scope solutions during a design sprint?

The best way to scope solutions during a design sprint is through structured product diagnostics that challenge assumptions and clarify value propositions. This ensures your envisioned solutions address real user needs and scale appropriately.