grill-me

Interrogate a plan through sequential questions on assumptions and dependencies.

Updated Jul 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles --skill grill-me-janpeterd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles --skill grill-me-janpeterd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you clarify and de-risk a plan or design by forcing explicit tradeoffs, assumptions, and dependencies until you reach shared understanding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Relentless design interrogation: asks follow-up questions one at a time to drive toward a precise, aligned decision.
  • Decision-tree walkthrough: resolves branches of the design until dependencies between decisions are handled in order.
  • Codebase-aware answers: when possible, it explores the codebase to ground recommendations in actual implementation details.

Quick Start

Tell the AI: "Grill me on my plan for [describe your plan] until we reach a shared understanding."

Frequently Asked Questions about grill-me

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stress-test a product plan to validate assumptions and resolve dependencies?▼

Design review via structured interrogation clarifies requirements by asking follow-up questions one at a time. It forces explicit tradeoffs and aligns stakeholders until a precise, de-risked design decision is reached.

What is the best way to align stakeholders on requirements during product planning?▼

Codebase analysis grounds design recommendations by exploring actual implementation details when possible. This validates whether the plan fits the existing technical constraints and dependencies during the review.

Can I use a structured interview to clarify requirements and elicit design tradeoffs?▼

Decision tree walkthroughs resolve design branches by handling dependencies between decisions in order. This sequential resolution prevents planning conflicts and ensures all options are validated before final alignment.

How do I validate a design under uncertainty before finalizing the plan?▼

Requirements elicitation fits scenarios needing design validation under uncertainty by driving structured interviews. It asks questions one at a time to explore options and resolve dependencies sequentially for precise planning.