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Guide structured brainstorming and decision support for product ideas.

Updated Apr 1, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#brainstorming#ai-assistant#product-management#design-thinking#office-hours
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whd4/gstack --skill office-hours-whd4
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/whd4/gstack/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whd4/gstack --skill office-hours-whd4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Office-hours provides a structured, AI-assisted framework to brainstorm, validate, and align on product ideas, reducing cycles of ambiguity and miscommunication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two modes: Startup mode with six forcing questions to surface demand reality, current state, desperation, the narrow wedge, observations, and future-fit signals; Builder mode for design-thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source. Saves a design doc.
  • Triggers and workflow: Responds when users say phrases like brainstorm this, is this worth building, or office hours; supports plan-mode safe operations and guided decision prompts.
  • Telemetry and proactive suggestions: Optional telemetry prompts, proactive skill recommendations, and routing guidance to embed best practices into teams.

Quick Start

Trigger an office-hours session by saying "office hours" and describe your product idea to begin structured brainstorming.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I brainstorm and validate product ideas using AI?▼

AI-guided brainstorming validates product ideas by applying structured decision support frameworks like startup-mode forcing questions and builder-mode design-thinking sessions, surfacing design choices and validation steps.

What's the best way to figure out if a product idea is worth building?▼

To determine if a product is worth building, trigger a startup-mode brainstorming session to evaluate demand reality, current state, desperation, the narrow wedge, observations, and future-fit signals.

How do I start a design-thinking session for side projects or hackathons?▼

Start a design-thinking session by triggering builder-mode with phrases like brainstorm this or office hours, which guides structured brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, and open source work, ultimately saving a design doc.

Can I use AI-assisted product management for structured decision support?▼

AI-assisted product management provides structured decision support by enforcing plan-mode safety during brainstorming, offering guided decision prompts, and routing proactive skill recommendations to align teams.

Does AI-guided brainstorming support proactive invocations and telemetry?▼

AI-guided brainstorming supports proactive invocations and optional telemetry prompts, allowing teams to toggle logging and embed best practices into their product alignment workflows.

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