grill-me

Interviews the user question-by-question to stress-test plans and decisions.

4|Updated Aug 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill grill-me-stevejbickley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars/tree/main/sessions/2026-07-29-ClaudeCodeforAppliedSocialScience/starter/.claude/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill grill-me-stevejbickley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans, decisions, and ideas often contain hidden assumptions and unresolved dependencies. This Skill stress-tests your thinking by interviewing you relentlessly, one question at a time, until every branch of the decision tree is resolved and a shared understanding is reached. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Relentless Interviewing: Walks down each branch of the decision tree, resolving dependencies between decisions one by one. - One Question at a Time: Asks a single question per turn with a recommended answer, waiting for your feedback before continuing. - Fact Lookup vs. Decisions: Looks up verifiable facts from the environment (filesystem, tools) itself, while leaving all decisions to you. - Use Case: Before starting a research project or implementation, invoke the grill trigger to have every design choice, scope boundary, and dependency challenged and confirmed before any action is taken. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you about your project plan until you reach a shared understanding of every decision.

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 plan or idea with an AI assistant?▼

Invoke the grill trigger phrase and the assistant will interview you relentlessly about every aspect of your plan. It asks one question at a time with a recommended answer, resolving dependencies between decisions until a shared understanding is reached.

How does the grill-me interview process work?▼

The process walks down each branch of the decision tree one question at a time, waiting for your feedback before continuing. Facts that can be found in the environment are looked up automatically, while all decisions are put to you for confirmation.

When should I use a decision-grilling interview instead of direct execution?▼

Use it before acting on complex plans where assumptions or dependencies are unclear. The assistant will not act on anything until you confirm a shared understanding, making it ideal for high-stakes planning rather than quick tasks.

Does the interview ask multiple questions at once?▼

No, questions are asked strictly one at a time to avoid bewilderment. Each question includes a recommended answer, and the interview only proceeds after you provide feedback on the current question.

What are the limitations of an interview-based planning approach?▼

The approach depends on the quality of your answers and does not execute any work itself. It is not suited for tasks needing immediate action, since nothing happens until you explicitly confirm shared understanding.