One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/compozy/agh --skill yc-apply
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yc-apply
Source: https://github.com/compozy/agh/tree/main/.agents/skills/yc-apply
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/compozy/agh --skill yc-apply

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bash, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The skill turns a founder’s vague intent into a complete, partner-aligned YC batch application by coordinating a structured, evidence-driven workflow from blank workspace to paste-ready answers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end YC application workflow: bootstraps an application workspace, tracks progress by phase, and produces the final locked submission document.
  • Partner-style drafting with guardrails: drafts every high-stakes field using accepted-example and anti-pattern references, then performs an embedded “grill loop” to sharpen the first-sentence message.
  • Mandatory research and adversarial gating: runs 5 parallel external research slices with URL-backed evidence, then enforces an explicit Phase 6 pre-submit gate (buzzword scan, story compile, video notes, and required adversarial drill logs).
  • Reapplicant delta support + post-mortem: creates a delta-doc for reapplicants, records what changed, and scaffolds a post-decision post-mortem trail.

Quick Start

Use yc-apply to bootstrap a new workspace in your current directory and begin Phase 0 by filling out application meta and capturing the live YC form text.

Frequently Asked Questions about yc-apply

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

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How do I draft a YC application with evidence-backed answers and partner-style guardrails?

Draft a YC application by bootstrapping a structured workspace, writing reference-backed high-stakes fields, and passing an embedded grill loop. This enforces partner-style guardrails to sharpen your first-sentence message before final submission.

What is the best way to prepare a reapplication for Y Combinator with delta tracking?

Prepare a YC reapplication by generating a delta-doc that records what changed since your previous attempt. The workflow scaffolds this delta tracking alongside standard drafting phases to highlight founder progress.

How does adversarial review work for a YC batch application before submission?

Adversarial review for a YC application runs a mandatory pre-submit gate that executes buzzword scans, compiles stories, checks video notes, and validates required drill logs to ensure answers survive partner-level scrutiny.

Do I need bash to run workspace automation for YC application preparation?

Yes, bash is required to execute the bundled read-only scripts that perform phase detection and buzzword scanning. These scripts automate the workspace validation needed to produce paste-ready application answers.

Can I use external research to strengthen my YC application answers?

Yes, external research is mandatory and runs 5 parallel research slices with URL-backed evidence. This research feeds directly into the reference-backed writing process to ensure your YC application answers are grounded in verifiable data.

What should I do if my YC application fails the buzzword scan during the pre-submit gate?

If your YC application fails the buzzword scan, you must revise the flagged high-stakes fields to remove jargon. The workspace automation blocks progression until the adversarial pre-submit gate validates your answers are clean.