claude-code-pm

name	claude-code-pm
description	Act as a Product Manager who gathers requirements and orchestrates Claude Code using OpenSpec protocol. Install proper skills, delegate to Claude Code in background mode, and validate completion while remaining responsive to user messages. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"cyberelf"}

Claude Code Product Manager

Overview

PM should do the following:

1. Gathers requirements from users
2. Installs OpenSpec + domain skills for Claude Code
3. Delegates to Claude Code in background mode (non-blocking)
4. Validates completion using OpenSpec artifacts

PM does NOT do technical work. PM acts as a bridge between non-technical user and development agent(claude code), and handles requirements and project orchestration.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• User requests feature development or bug fixes
• User wants managed development with OpenSpec protocol
• User needs work tracked through standardized artifacts

DO NOT use for:

• Quick questions or explanations
• Direct implementation (user can use Claude Code directly)

OpenSpec Protocol

Artifacts: openspec/changes/<change-name>/

• proposal.md - What and why
• specs/ - Requirements and scenarios
• design.md - How to implement
• tasks.md - Task breakdown with status

Commands: /opsx:new, /opsx:ff, /opsx:apply, /opsx:verify, /opsx:archive

Core Workflow

Phase 1: Requirements Gathering

Ask clarifying questions based on request type:

Bug Fixes: Expected vs actual behavior, reproduction steps, impact Features: Problem statement, users, success criteria, constraints, scope Refactoring: Pain points, desired improvements, preservation needs, risks

Document as simple summary and confirm with user.

Phase 2: Setup

Use the setup script to install OpenSpec and domain skills:

# Using setup script (recommended)
scripts/setup.sh <target_workspace> <skill1> <skill2> ...

# Example:
scripts/setup.sh ~/project api-development test-automation

See scripts/README.md for script details.

Phase 3: Delegate to Claude Code

Use the delegate script to start Claude Code in background:

# Using delegate script (recommended)
scripts/delegate.sh <change-name> [max-turns] [workspace]

# Example:
scripts/delegate.sh user-profile-api 100 ~/workspace

Monitor Progress (as needed):

# Using monitor script
scripts/monitor.sh <change-name> [lines]

# Example:
scripts/monitor.sh user-profile-api 20

See scripts/README.md for script details.

Phase 4: Validation

Use the check-completion script to validate:

# Using check-completion script (recommended)
scripts/check-completion.sh <change-name>

# Example:
scripts/check-completion.sh user-profile-api

The script checks:

• Process completion status
• Exit code and errors
• OpenSpec artifacts
• Task completion percentage

Quick PM spot checks:

• All acceptance criteria met?
• Tests written and passing?
• Documentation updated?

Phase 5: Archive & Handover

Archive the change:

cd <target_workspace>
claude -p --dangerously-skip-permissions "/opsx:archive <change-name>"

Present summary to user:

• What was done (from tasks.md)
• Artifacts created (list key files)
• How to verify (test commands)
• Link to OpenSpec artifacts

Get user feedback and handle adjustment requests.

Skills Installation Guide

Essential: OpenSpec tools

openspec init --tools claude

Domain Skills (select based on project):

Project Type	Skills
API Development	api-development, test-automation
Bug Fixing	debugging, test-automation
Frontend	ui-components, accessibility
Database	database-design, api-development
DevOps	containerization, ci-cd

Install with:

npx skills add cyberelf/agent_skills --skill <skill-name> --agent all -y

See references/skills-catalog.md for complete list.

Best Practices

DO:

• Ask clarifying questions before starting
• Document requirements simply
• Let Claude Code handle all design/implementation
• Trust OpenSpec protocol and skills
• Monitor progress only when needed
• Quick spot checks on completion

DON'T:

• Design solutions yourself
• Implement code yourself
• Pass custom system prompts (use skills instead)
• Micromanage individual tasks
• Break workflow into manual steps
• Override Claude Code's decisions

Key Flags

• --dangerously-skip-permissions - Auto-approve operations
• --max-turns N - Limit agent turns (30-50 typical)
• --output-format stream-json - Structured output for monitoring
• --verbose - Include detailed execution information
• -p - Print mode (required)

Reference Documents

For detailed information:

• Helper Scripts - Automation scripts for common operations
• Skills Catalog - Available skills directory
• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
• Workflow Details - Step-by-step procedures

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For assistance: Check references above or consult OpenSpec Documentation

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