aspiers/prp-generation

PRP Generation

Generate a Product Requirements Prompt (PRP) in Markdown format.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• Starting work on a new feature
• Converting a feature idea into a detailed specification
• Creating documentation suitable for a junior developer to implement

Initial Response Rule

When this skill is invoked, ALWAYS start by asking the user to describe their feature. DO NOT jump to clarifying questions until they have provided an initial description.

Process

CRITICAL: Follow this process EXACTLY in sequence. DO NOT SKIP AHEAD!

Step 1: Wait for Initial Feature Description

• STOP AND WAIT for the user to describe the feature
• The user MUST provide at least a brief description FIRST
• DO NOT ask any questions until the user has provided this initial description
• Simply acknowledge and ask: "What feature would you like to create a PRP for?"

Step 2: Ask Clarifying Questions

ONLY AFTER the user provides their feature description:

• Ask 3-5 FOCUSED clarifying questions based on what's unclear
• DO NOT ask all possible questions - only what's needed
• Provide options in letter/number lists for easy selection
• Goal: understand the "what" and "why", not the "how"

Example questions:

• Problem/Goal: "What problem does this feature solve for the user?"
• Target User: "Who is the primary user of this feature?"
• Core Functionality: "Can you describe the key actions a user should be able to perform?"
• Acceptance Criteria: "How will you know when this feature is successfully implemented?"
• Scope/Boundaries: "Are there specific things this feature should NOT do?"
• Edge Cases: "Are there potential edge cases or error conditions to consider?"

Step 3: Generate PRP

Based on the initial description AND the user's answers to clarifying questions, generate a PRP using the structure below. Ensure it's suitable for a junior developer to understand.

Step 4: Save PRP

Save the generated document as .ai/[feature-name]/prp.md Confirm with the user that the PRP has been saved

PRP Structure

The generated PRP should include:

1. Introduction/Overview: Briefly describe the feature and the problem it solves
2. Goals: List the specific, measurable objectives
3. User Stories: Detail user narratives describing feature usage and benefits
4. Functional Requirements: Specific functionalities the feature must have (numbered)
5. Non-Goals (Out of Scope): What this feature will NOT include
6. Design Considerations (Optional): UI/UX requirements, mockups, component styles
7. Technical Considerations (Optional): Constraints, dependencies, integration points
8. Success Metrics: How success will be measured
9. Open Questions: Remaining questions needing clarification

Target Audience

Assume the primary reader is a junior developer. Therefore:

• Requirements should be explicit and unambiguous
• Avoid jargon where possible
• Provide enough detail for understanding purpose and core logic

Output Format

• Format: Markdown (.md)
• Location: .ai/[feature-name]/prp.md
• Line width: Wrap at 78 columns

Final Instructions

1. Do NOT start implementing the PRP
2. Make sure to ask the user clarifying questions
3. Take the user's answers and improve the PRP