office-hours

Generate a structured design-doc blueprint from vague startup ideas.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zz8011/harnesstest --skill office-hours-zz8011
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/zz8011/harnesstest/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zz8011/harnesstest --skill office-hours-zz8011

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours partners to distill vague startup ideas into a concise, actionable design doc that can be reviewed by stakeholders and potential investors, reducing ambiguity and speeding alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided questioning framework (the Six Forcing Questions) to surface demand, current practices, and future-fit scenarios.
  • Structured, plan-oriented output suitable for YC-style reviews, including an assignment of concrete next steps.
  • Interactive flow that documents assumptions, evidence, constraints, and decisions to build a reusable blueprint for teams.

Quick Start

Provide a project goal and constraints to generate a complete YC-ready design document.

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 vague startup idea into a structured design doc for a YC review?

To turn a vague startup idea into a design doc, use a guided questioning framework that surfaces demand and constraints, producing a structured, actionable blueprint for YC-style stakeholder reviews.

What is the best way to frame startup problems before starting development?

Framing startup problems requires applying rigorous questioning to document assumptions, evidence, and decisions, which builds a reusable planning blueprint and reduces ambiguity before development.

Can I use a guided questioning framework for early-stage intrapreneur projects?

Yes, a guided questioning framework applies to both early-stage startups and intrapreneur projects, helping distill vague concepts into a structured, plan-oriented output with concrete next steps.

How do I generate an actionable design document from just a project goal and constraints?

Generating an actionable design document involves providing a project goal and constraints to trigger an interactive workflow that collects context and artifacts, assigning concrete next steps for alignment.

Does a YC-style design doc require specific metadata formatting?

Yes, a YC-style design doc requires a frontmatter metadata definition to structure the blueprint, ensuring the interactive workflow properly documents assumptions, constraints, and future-fit scenarios.

What questions should I ask to validate demand for a startup planning phase?

Validating demand during a startup planning phase involves asking Six Forcing Questions to surface current practices, future-fit scenarios, and concrete evidence before committing to development.