office-hours

Run startup-mode questioning or builder-mode brainstorming and save a design doc.

Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/viraatdas/vstack --skill office-hours-viraatdas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/viraatdas/vstack/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/viraatdas/vstack --skill office-hours-viraatdas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

YC Office Hours helps founders surface real product constraints by providing two modes: Startup mode with six forcing questions to reveal demand reality and the status quo, and Builder mode for design-thinking brainstorming on side projects, learning, hackathons, and open source. It saves a design doc to capture decisions and next steps for later reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup mode: six targeted questions to surface user needs, risks, and a viable wedge earlier in the process.
  • Builder mode: guided brainstorming for side projects, learning goals, hackathons, and open-source ideas.
  • Proactive invocation: prompts you when you describe a new product idea or ask if it’s worth building, rather than answering directly.
  • Design-doc workflow: automatically saves a design doc capturing decisions and next steps for review and alignment.

Quick Start

Describe your idea and say 'office hours' to begin either startup-mode questioning or builder-mode brainstorming, which will save a 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 brainstorm and validate a startup idea before building?▼

Startup ideation involves running six forcing questions to surface demand reality and the status quo before building. This process reveals real product constraints, identifies risks, and saves a design doc capturing decisions and next steps for review.

What is the best way to run design-thinking brainstorming for a side project?▼

Design-thinking brainstorming for side projects is best run through Builder mode, which guides ideation for learning goals, hackathons, and open-source ideas. It proactively engages when you describe a project and saves a design doc for alignment.

Can I use this for planning meetings and plan reviews?▼

Yes, you can use it before plan reviews or planning meetings to surface risks, opportunities, and a concrete design path. It proactively prompts you when you describe a new product idea or ask whether it's worth building.

Does ideation software automatically save decisions for future reference?▼

This ideation process automatically saves a design doc workflow capturing decisions and next steps for later review and alignment. You receive a concrete design path and a documented record of the brainstorming session outputs.

What are the limitations of design-thinking brainstorming for open-source ideas?▼

Design-thinking brainstorming in Builder mode targets side projects, learning goals, hackathons, and open-source ideas. It should not be used for deep technical architecture planning, as it focuses on ideation and saving a design doc rather than implementation logic.