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grill-me

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

1|Updated Dec 18, 2009
Search Tags:#planning#architecture#decision tree#interview#design review#questioning#stress test
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thurn/dotfiles --skill grill-me-thurn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/thurn/dotfiles/tree/main/.llms/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thurn/dotfiles --skill grill-me-thurn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans and designs often contain hidden assumptions, unresolved dependencies, and unexamined branches that only surface during implementation. This Skill systematically interrogates every aspect of a plan until all decision points are resolved and both sides share a complete understanding. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Relentless Structured Interviewing: Walks down each branch of the design decision tree, asking one question at a time until every dependency is resolved. - Recommended Answers: Provides a recommended answer alongside each question so the user can accept, reject, or refine it. - Codebase-Grounded Questions: Explores the codebase directly to answer questions that can be resolved from existing code instead of asking the user. - Use Case: Before implementing a new feature, paste your design plan and let the Skill grill you on edge cases, data models, API contracts, and failure modes until the plan is airtight. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you on your plan or design document, then answer each question one at a time until every decision branch is resolved.

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 design plan before implementation?▼

Present your plan and ask to be grilled on it. The Skill walks through each branch of the decision tree one question at a time, resolving dependencies between decisions until every aspect of the plan is examined and understood.

How does the grill-me interview process work?▼

It asks questions one at a time rather than in a batch, and provides a recommended answer with each question. You respond to each question before the next branch of the design tree is explored.

Can the interview answer questions from my codebase automatically?▼

Yes. When a question can be answered by exploring the codebase, the Skill investigates the code directly instead of asking you, keeping the interview focused on decisions only you can make.

When should I use a design grilling session versus a code review?▼

Use a grilling session before writing code, when the plan still has open decisions and untested assumptions. Code review applies after implementation exists; this Skill targets the planning and design phase.

What are the limitations of an interview-based plan review?▼

The quality of the outcome depends on the completeness of the plan you provide and your answers. It resolves decision branches through dialogue but does not validate feasibility through prototyping or execution.

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