office-hours

Guide two-mode brainstorming and validation sessions for product ideas.

2|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vnmoorthy/Skylog --skill office-hours-vnmoorthy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/vnmoorthy/Skylog/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vnmoorthy/Skylog --skill office-hours-vnmoorthy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines structured ideation and validation for new product ideas by offering two modes of operation (Startup and Builder) and an intentional design-doc workflow, helping teams validate concepts without drifting into unstructured discussion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup mode: six forcing questions that reveal demand reality, status quo, desperate specificity, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit signals, saving a design doc for alignment.
  • Builder mode: design thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source initiatives.
  • Proactive invocation: can be triggered by prompts like brainstorming or new product ideas and used to plan with /plan-ceo-review or /plan-eng-review.
  • Context-aware guidance: loads structured prompts and frames to drive concrete outcomes and maintain focus during sessions.

Quick Start

Describe your product idea and say "office hours" to start a guided brainstorming session.

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 validate product ideas during brainstorming sessions without drifting into unstructured discussion?

To guide structured idea validation, use a two-mode framework: Startup mode applies six forcing questions to test demand reality and future-fit, while Builder mode drives design-thinking for side projects. This process surfaces and shapes product concepts while maintaining focus.

What is the best way to run YC Office Hours style brainstorming for a new product?

Running YC Office Hours style brainstorming involves a structured session applying startup-mode prompts for demand reality and narrowest wedge analysis. This framework surfaces and shapes product ideas, intentionally preventing unstructured discussion and driving concrete outcomes.

Can I use design thinking brainstorming for hackathon and open source side projects?

Yes, you can use design thinking brainstorming for hackathon and open source side projects by activating Builder mode. This mode is specifically designed to guide ideation and validation for learning initiatives and side projects without drifting into unstructured discussion.

How do I test demand reality and narrowest wedge signals for a startup idea?

Test demand reality and narrowest wedge signals by using a startup-mode validation framework with six forcing questions. This structured approach surfaces desperate specificity and future-fit considerations, ensuring your startup idea aligns with actual market needs.

Does this structured ideation workflow integrate with planning reviews for product management?

Yes, this structured ideation workflow integrates with planning reviews and can be proactively triggered by prompts like brainstorming. It loads operational instructions into context to drive structured outcomes during plan reviews for product management.