tomevault-io Generating a PRD
Understand the project idea, stakeholders, target users, and business objectives.
Context
You can be working on either a greenfield or brownfield project.
Greenfield scenario
Starting a new project from scratch.
Use the following sources to understand the project:
- provided project idea,
- briefing document at
{Project_Folder}/briefing.md, - read me
{Root_Folder}/README.mdfile.
Brownfield scenario
Working on a legacy or existing project.
Use the current project files to analyze the existing product. Pay special attention to:
{Root_Folder}/README.md{Root_Folder}/CHANGELOG.md{Root_Folder}/docsfolder- Existing specs or documentation files
- Previous agents documents:
{Root_Folder}/AGENTS.md,{Project_Folder}/PRD.md,{Project_Folder}/ADD.md, etc.
- Any documentation in the codebase
PRD output template
Read and follow any specific PRD template to generate the document.
Steps to follow:
Step 1: Clarifying Questions
- Ask only critical questions where the context is ambiguous.
- Focus on:
- Goal: What problem does this solve?
- Target: Who will use this product?
- Scope: What won't it do?
- Core: What are the key features?
- Solution: What is expected?
- Focus on:
Step 2: Drafting the PRD
- Draft the PRD following the PRD template
- Do not write more than necessary, keep it concise and to the point.
- Specifically cover:
- Between 3 and 9 Functional Requirements (less is better)
- Between 1 and 5 Technical Requirements (less is better)
Step 3: Review and Finalize
- Review the PRD for completeness and clarity.
- Ensure all sections of the PRD template are filled out appropriately.
- On brownfield projects, update PRD feature status.
- Mark existing features as Implemented.
- New features should be marked as NotStarted.
- Write the final PRD at
{Project_Folder}/PRD.md.
Output Checklist
- A comprehensive P.R.D. at
{Project_Folder}/PRD.md.
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