prd
Generate high-quality Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) for software systems and AI-powered features. Includes executive summaries, user stories, technical specifications, and risk analysis.
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Product Requirements Document (PRD)
Overview
Design comprehensive, production grade Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) that bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution. This skill works for modern software systems, ensuring that requirements are clearly defined.
When to Use
Use this skill when:
Starting a new product or feature development cycle
Translating a vague idea into a concrete technical specification
Defining requirements for AI powered features
Stakeholders need a unified "source of truth" for project scope
User asks to "write a PRD", "document requirements", or "plan a feature"
Operational Workflow
Phase 1: Discovery (The Interview)
Before writing a single line of the PRD, you MUST interrogate the user to fill knowledge gaps. Do not assume context.
Ask about:
The Core Problem : Why are we building this now?
Success Metrics : How do we know it worked?
Constraints : Budget, tech stack, or deadline?
Phase 2: Analysis & Scoping
Synthesize the user's input. Identify dependencies and hidden complexities.
Map out the User Flow .
Define Non Goals to protect the timeline.
Phase 3: Technical Drafting
Generate the document using the Strict PRD Schema below.
PRD Quality Standards
Requirements Quality
Use concrete, measurable criteria. Avoid "fast", "easy", or "intuitive".
Strict PRD Schema
You MUST follow this exact structure for the output:
1. Executive Summary
Problem Statement : 1 2 sentences on the pain point.
Proposed Solution : 1 2 sentences on the fix.
Success Criteria : 3 5 measurable KPIs.
2. User Experience & Functionality
User Personas : Who is this for?
User Stories : As a [user], I want to [action] so that [benefit].
Acceptance Criteria : Bulleted list of "Done" definitions for each story.
Non Goals : What are we NOT building?
3. AI System Requirements (If Applicable)
Tool Requirements : What tools and APIs are needed?
Evaluation Strategy : How to measure output quality and accuracy.
4. Technical Specifications
Architecture Overview : Data flow and component interaction.
Integration Points : APIs, DBs, and Auth.
Security & Privacy : Data handling and compliance.
5. Risks & Roadmap
Phased Rollout : MVP v1.1 v2.0.
Technical Risks : Latency, cost, or dependency failures.
Implementation Guidelines
DO (Always)
Define Testing : For AI systems, specify how to test and validate output quality.
Iterate : Present a draft and ask for feedback on specific sections.
DON'T (Avoid)
Skip Discovery : Never write a PRD without asking at least 2 clarifying questions first.
Hallucinate Constraints : If the user didn't specify a tech stack, ask or label it as TBD .
Example: Intelligent Search System
1. Executive Summary
Problem : Users struggle to find specific documentation snippets in massive repositories.
Solution : An intelligent search system that provides direct answers with source citations.
Success :
Reduce search time by 50%.
Citation accuracy = 95%.
2. User Stories
Story : As a developer, I want to ask natural language questions so I don't have to guess keywords.
AC :
Supports multi turn clarification.
Returns code blocks with "Copy" button.
3. AI System Architecture
Tools Required : codesearch , grep , webfetch .
4. Evaluation
Benchmark : Test with 50 common developer questions.
Pass Rate : 90% must match expected citations.