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Gather user goals and constraints to produce a structured design document and action plan.

3|3|Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#product-design#design-docs#design-thinking#office-hours#startup-planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tsensei/ReelMistri --skill office-hours-tsensei
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/tsensei/ReelMistri/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tsensei/ReelMistri --skill office-hours-tsensei

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours produce focused, decision-ready design docs for startup ideas and side projects. This skill guides with two modes: Startup mode and Builder mode, to capture questions, hypotheses, and outcomes in a shareable plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two modes: Startup mode for demand reality and Builder mode for design thinking, both culminating in a formal design doc.
  • Guided questions and prompts that surface assumptions, constraints, and next steps.
  • Automatically saves a structured design document that can be shared with teammates or mentors.

Quick Start

Describe your startup idea or question, and the skill will generate a structured design doc and action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a structured design doc for startup planning and YC office hours?▼

To create a structured design doc for YC office hours, you provide your startup idea, questions, and constraints. The skill gathers this context to produce a cohesive design document and action plan for team alignment.

What is the difference between startup mode and builder mode for design thinking?▼

Startup mode focuses on validating demand reality and market hypotheses, while builder mode applies design thinking to side projects. Both modes culminate in a formal, shareable design doc and action plan.

Can I use this to generate an action plan for early-stage ideas and side projects?▼

Yes, you can generate an action plan for early-stage ideas and side projects. The skill captures your goals and constraints to accelerate decision-making and produce a structured document for mentors or teammates.

What's the best way to surface assumptions and constraints during product design?▼

The best way to surface assumptions during product design is through guided questions and prompts. The skill automatically prompts you to capture hypotheses, constraints, and next steps within a formal design document.

Do I need a fully developed product before creating design docs for office hours?▼

No, you do not need a fully developed product. The skill is designed for early-stage ideas where structured planning accelerates decision-making, capturing initial hypotheses and goals to produce a decision-ready document.

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