| name | write-epic |
| description | Generate a comprehensive epic with child stories from a feature description |
| argument-hint | <feature_description> |
Create a comprehensive epic from this feature request:
$ARGUMENTS
Output Format
Generate a markdown epic with these sections:
Epic: [Title]
Epic ID: EPIC-XXX (placeholder)
Priority: High | Medium | Low
Target Release: [Quarter/Sprint]
Vision Statement
A 2-3 sentence description of what this epic delivers and why it matters.
Business Value
- Primary benefit to users/business
- Metrics that will improve
- Strategic alignment
Scope
In Scope
- Bullet list of what's included
Out of Scope
- Bullet list of what's explicitly NOT included
User Stories
Break this epic into 3-6 user stories:
Story 1: [Title]
As a [role], I want [action], So that [benefit]
- AC1: Given/When/Then
- AC2: Given/When/Then
- Estimate: X points
Story 2: [Title]
(repeat format)
Dependencies
- External systems or teams
- Prerequisites that must be complete first
Risks & Mitigations
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|
| [Risk] | High/Med/Low | [Mitigation strategy] |
Success Metrics
- Metric 1: [Current] → [Target]
- Metric 2: [Current] → [Target]
Guidelines
- Stories should be independently deliverable
- Each story should fit in a single sprint
- Consider MVP vs full feature scope