office-hours

Guide teams through structured problem discovery and design-doc creation.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ibalasite/gstack --skill office-hours-ibalasite
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/ibalasite/gstack/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ibalasite/gstack --skill office-hours-ibalasite

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a guided Office Hours-style session to rapidly align teams around a problem, surface explicit demand signals, and generate a formal design doc that documents decisions, constraints, and next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured problem framing: uses forced-question flow to extract concrete, testable hypotheses.
  • Design-doc generation: outputs a living plan or design document suitable for review.
  • Phase-driven coaching: guides through context gathering, problem definition, and plan execution with AskUserQuestion prompts.
  • Mode-agnostic for startup teams: usable for startup ideation, intrapreneurship, hackathons, and open-source projects.

Quick Start

Guide me through a YC Office Hours session and produce a completed design doc.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a YC office hours session to produce a design doc?▼

A YC office hours session structured for design docs uses forced-question flows to gather context, define the problem, and generate a written plan. It guides teams through phase-driven coaching to extract testable hypotheses and outputs a decision-ready document.

What is the best way to frame startup problems during rapid problem discovery?▼

The best way to frame startup problems during rapid problem discovery is using structured, evidence-based questioning. This coaching approach extracts explicit demand signals and forces teams to define concrete, testable hypotheses before committing to a written plan.

Can I use this structured problem-solving flow for hackathons and open-source projects?▼

Yes, this structured problem-solving flow is mode-agnostic and works for hackathons, open-source projects, and intrapreneurship. It adapts to any team needing rapid alignment, evidence-based problem framing, and a living design document for review.

How do design docs help teams align on problem discovery and next steps?▼

Design docs help teams align by documenting decisions, constraints, and next steps gathered during problem discovery. They provide a living plan that captures testable hypotheses and explicit demand signals, ensuring everyone reviews the same evidence-based framework.

Does this office hours coaching flow require any specific frameworks or dependencies?▼

No, this office hours coaching flow requires no external frameworks or dependencies. It uses a predefined questioning flow and design-doc templates to guide context gathering, problem definition, and plan execution with user confirmation prompts.

When should I avoid using a forced-question flow for design doc creation?▼

You should avoid using a forced-question flow for design doc creation when your team already has a fully defined, testable hypothesis and a formalized plan. It is designed for rapid problem framing and alignment, not for documenting already finalized decisions.