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yc-advisor

Retrieve and synthesize YC startup library content with a tiered discovery workflow.

1|Updated Feb 22, 2021
Search Tags:#library#discovery#yc-advisor#startup-research#tiered-retrieval#founder-advice
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/reVrost/dotfiles --skill yc-advisor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yc-advisor
Source: https://github.com/reVrost/dotfiles/tree/main/skills/yc-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/reVrost/dotfiles --skill yc-advisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Founders often struggle to locate and synthesize high-quality startup knowledge from YC's library; this skill centralizes discovery by providing access to YC's curated library of essays, founder interviews, and startup school lectures, enabling grounded, source-backed guidance for decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered discovery using quick-index.md to surface relevant resources quickly, with full-text access when deeper insight is needed.
  • Contextual guidance through learning-paths and decision frameworks to structure founder journeys.
  • Source-backed insights: quote and cite authors and titles from YC resources to support recommendations.

Quick Start

Ask a startup question and request the top 3 YC resources related to your topic to get a source-backed answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about yc-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find YC startup advice on specific founding decisions?▼

To find YC startup advice, query the skill with your founding topic. It uses a tiered discovery workflow to retrieve and synthesize relevant essays, interviews, and lectures into source-backed guidance.

What is the best way to research fundraising strategies using YC's startup library?▼

Researching fundraising strategies is best done by requesting YC library resources on this topic. The skill surfaces quick-index entries first, then provides full-text synthesis for deeper fundraising insight.

Can I get source citations for startup growth guidance?▼

Yes, you can get source citations for startup growth guidance. The skill explicitly quotes and cites authors and titles from YC resources to support all growth recommendations.

Does this tool provide structured learning paths for product development?▼

Yes, it provides structured learning paths for product development. Beyond simple retrieval, it offers contextual guidance through decision frameworks to structure your founder journey.

How do I get top YC resources for a startup research question?▼

Simply ask your startup research question and request the top 3 YC resources. The skill delivers a synthesized, source-backed answer referencing relevant essays, interviews, and lectures.

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