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Generate a YC-style design doc through guided office-hours questioning.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#startup#AskUserQuestion#design-doc#design-thinking#builder-mode#office-hours
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/studyzy/dev-agent-protocol --skill office-hours-studyzy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/studyzy/dev-agent-protocol/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/studyzy/dev-agent-protocol --skill office-hours-studyzy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The skill provides a guided, structured process to turn fuzzy product ideas into a concrete design doc using YC office-hours philosophy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided startup-mode questions to validate demand and plan minimal viable features.
  • Builder-mode brainstorming to sketch side projects or hackathon concepts and capture a design doc.
  • Automatic generation of a shareable design document that documents scope, risks, and next steps.

Quick Start

Describe your product idea and I will generate a YC-style design doc using startup or builder mode.

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 fuzzy product idea into a structured design doc?▼

To turn a fuzzy product idea into a structured design doc, you can use a guided office-hours process that asks targeted questions to surface requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and document the project scope using YC startup philosophy.

How do I brainstorm side project ideas and validate demand?▼

To brainstorm side project ideas and validate demand, use a builder-mode questioning flow that challenges your assumptions, helps plan minimal viable features, and generates a shareable design document capturing next steps.

What do I need to prepare before starting a guided design-thinking session?▼

Before starting a guided design-thinking session, you must provide a clear problem description of your product idea so the AskUserQuestion-driven prompts can accurately extract requirements and identify potential risks.

Can I use this YC office-hours process for hackathon concept planning?▼

Yes, you can use this YC office-hours process for hackathon concept planning because the builder-mode brainstorming specifically sketches out side projects and captures the necessary design doc for rapid development.

What is the difference between startup mode and builder mode for product validation?▼

The difference between startup mode and builder mode is that startup mode focuses on validating demand and planning minimal viable features, while builder mode targets sketching side projects or hackathon concepts to produce a design doc.

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