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Interrogates a plan or design through sequential one-at-a-time questions until shared understanding is reached.

1|Updated Jun 2, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#decision making#validation#plan review#questioning#stress test#design interrogation
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npx skills add https://github.com/SevWren/Daily-Motivation-Brain-Helper --skill grilling-sevwren
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grilling
Source: https://github.com/SevWren/Daily-Motivation-Brain-Helper/tree/main/CLAUDE/skills/productivity/grilling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SevWren/Daily-Motivation-Brain-Helper --skill grilling-sevwren

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans and designs often contain hidden assumptions, unresolved dependencies, and unexamined decisions that only surface during implementation. This Skill stress-tests a plan before building by systematically questioning every branch of the design tree. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Sequential Interrogation: Asks one question at a time, waiting for your answer before proceeding, so you are never overwhelmed. - Recommended Answers: Provides a recommended answer with each question to accelerate decision-making. - Fact vs. Decision Separation: Looks up verifiable facts in the codebase itself while reserving design decisions for you. - Use Case: Before implementing a new feature, ask to be grilled on the design. The Skill walks through each architectural choice, dependency, and edge case until you confirm a shared understanding, and only then proceeds with implementation. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to grill you on your implementation plan for a new feature before writing any code.

Frequently Asked Questions about grilling

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stress-test a design plan before coding?▼

Use a structured interrogation approach where each design decision is questioned one at a time. The grilling method walks every branch of the design tree, resolves dependencies between decisions, and waits for your confirmation before implementation begins.

What is the grilling method for plan review?▼

Grilling is a sequential interview technique that questions every aspect of a plan until shared understanding is reached. Each question comes with a recommended answer, and facts are looked up in the codebase while decisions remain with the user.

Does the grilling skill make design decisions for me?▼

No, decisions remain yours. The skill provides a recommended answer for each question, but it waits for your explicit answer on every decision and does not enact the plan until you confirm shared understanding.

When should I not use one-at-a-time plan interrogation?▼

Avoid it for trivial tasks with no design ambiguity or when you need rapid prototyping without upfront analysis. The method is designed for plans with meaningful architectural decisions and interdependent choices.

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