grill-me

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

1|Updated Mar 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/void2610/dotfiles --skill grill-me-void2610
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/void2610/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/void2610/dotfiles --skill grill-me-void2610

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans and designs often contain hidden assumptions, unresolved dependencies, and unexplored branches that only surface during implementation. This Skill systematically interrogates every aspect of a plan until all decision points are resolved and both parties share a complete understanding. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Relentless Structured Interviewing: Walks down each branch of the design decision tree, resolving dependencies between decisions one by one. - One Question at a Time: Asks focused single questions with a recommended answer for each, keeping the conversation manageable. - Codebase-Grounded Answers: Explores the codebase directly when a question can be answered from existing code instead of asking the user. - Use Case: Before implementing a new feature, invoke this Skill to get grilled on your design—covering edge cases, trade-offs, and dependencies—so gaps are caught before any code is written. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you on your plan or design document to stress-test every decision before implementation.

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?▼

Invoke the grill-me skill with your plan or design, and it will interview you question by question, walking each branch of the decision tree. Each question comes with a recommended answer so you can confirm or push back quickly.

How does the grill-me skill ask questions?▼

It asks exactly one question at a time rather than dumping a list, and provides its recommended answer for each. This keeps the discussion focused and resolves dependencies between decisions sequentially.

Can the skill answer design questions from my codebase?▼

Yes. When a question can be answered by exploring the codebase, the skill investigates the code directly instead of asking you, reducing unnecessary back-and-forth on facts already present in the project.

When should I use a design interview instead of writing code directly?▼

Use it before implementing non-trivial features where requirements, edge cases, or dependencies are unclear. It surfaces hidden assumptions early, when changing the design is still cheap.

What are the limitations of a question-based design review?▼

The review quality depends on the accuracy of your answers and the completeness of the codebase context. It cannot validate runtime behavior, performance, or production constraints that require actual testing.