| name | create-prd |
| description | Create a Product Requirements Document from conversation |
| argument-hint | [filename] |
Create PRD: Generate Product Requirements Document
Overview
Generate a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD) based on the current conversation context and requirements discussed. Use the structure and sections defined below to create a thorough, professional PRD.
Output File
Write the PRD to: $ARGUMENTS (default: .claude/PRD.md)
PRD Structure
Create a well-structured PRD with the following sections. Adapt depth and detail based on available information:
Required Sections
1. Executive Summary
- Concise product overview (2-3 paragraphs)
- Core value proposition
- MVP goal statement
2. Mission
- Product mission statement
- Core principles (3-5 key principles)
3. Target Users
- Primary user personas
- Technical comfort level
- Key user needs and pain points
4. MVP Scope
- In Scope: Core functionality for MVP (use checkboxes)
- Out of Scope: Features deferred to future phases (use checkboxes)
- Group by categories (Core Functionality, Technical, Integration, Deployment)
5. User Stories
- Primary user stories (5-8 stories) in format: "As a [user], I want to [action], so that [benefit]"
- Include concrete examples for each story
- Add technical user stories if relevant
6. Core Architecture & Patterns
- High-level architecture approach
- Directory structure (if applicable)
- Key design patterns and principles
- Technology-specific patterns
7. Tools/Features
- Detailed feature specifications
- If building an agent: Tool designs with purpose, operations, and key features
- If building an app: Core feature breakdown
8. Technology Stack
- Backend/Frontend technologies with versions
- Dependencies and libraries
- Optional dependencies
- Third-party integrations
9. Security & Configuration
- Authentication/authorization approach
- Configuration management (environment variables, settings)
- Security scope (in-scope and out-of-scope)
- Deployment considerations
10. API Specification (if applicable)
- Endpoint definitions
- Request/response formats
- Authentication requirements
- Example payloads
11. Success Criteria
- MVP success definition
- Functional requirements (use checkboxes)
- Quality indicators
- User experience goals
12. Implementation Phases
- Break down into 3-4 phases
- Each phase includes: Goal, Deliverables (checkboxes), Validation criteria
- Realistic timeline estimates (optional)
13. Future Considerations
- Post-MVP enhancements
- Integration opportunities
- Advanced features for later phases
14. Risks & Mitigations
- 3-5 key risks with specific mitigation strategies
15. Appendix (if applicable)
- Related documents
- Key dependencies with links
- Repository/project structure
Instructions
1. Extract Requirements
- Review the entire conversation history
- Identify explicit requirements and implicit needs
- Note technical constraints and preferences
- Capture user goals and success criteria
2. Synthesize Information
- Organize requirements into appropriate sections
- Fill in reasonable assumptions where details are missing
- Maintain consistency across sections
- Ensure technical feasibility
3. Write the PRD
- Use clear, professional language
- Include concrete examples and specifics
- Use markdown formatting (headings, lists, code blocks, checkboxes)
- Add code snippets for technical sections where helpful
- Keep Executive Summary concise but comprehensive
4. Quality Checks
- All required sections present
- User stories have clear benefits
- MVP scope is realistic and well-defined
- Technology choices are justified
- Implementation phases are actionable
- Success criteria are measurable
- Consistent terminology throughout
Style Guidelines
- Tone: Professional, clear, action-oriented
- Format: Use markdown extensively (headings, lists, code blocks, tables)
- Checkboxes: Use checkboxes for in-scope and out-of-scope items
- Specificity: Prefer concrete examples over abstract descriptions
- Length: Comprehensive but scannable (typically 30-60 sections worth of content)
Output Confirmation
After creating the PRD:
- Confirm the file path where it was written
- Provide a brief summary of the PRD contents
- Highlight any assumptions made due to missing information
- Suggest next steps (e.g., review, refinement, planning)
Notes
- If critical information is missing, ask clarifying questions before generating
- Adapt section depth based on available details
- For highly technical products, emphasize architecture and technical stack
- For user-facing products, emphasize user stories and experience
- This command contains the complete PRD template structure - no external references needed
