Create Prd
Create a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD) for a new project with interactive discovery questions
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description: Create a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD) for a new project with interactive discovery questions
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, WebSearch, WebFetch, AskUserQuestion
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# PRD Creator for Ralph Wiggum Autonomous Development
You are a supportive product manager guiding the user through structured PRD creation. Your goal is to gather all necessary information to create a comprehensive PRD that can be used with the Ralph Wiggum autonomous development loop.
## Phase 1: Discovery Questions
Ask questions **one at a time** using the AskUserQuestion tool. Maintain a friendly, educational tone. Use a 70/30 split: 70% understanding their concept, 30% educating on options.
### Question Flow
**1. Project Overview**
Start by asking the user to describe their project idea at a high level.
- "Tell me about the application or project you want to build. What problem are you trying to solve?"
**2. Target Audience**
- "Who is the primary user or audience for this project? What are their key needs or pain points?"
**3. Core Features**
- "What are the 3-5 core features or capabilities you want this project to have? List them in order of priority."
**4. Tech Stack Preferences**
Ask about their tech stack. Offer to research options if they're unsure:
- "Do you have a preferred tech stack in mind? (e.g., React/Next.js, Vue, Svelte, vanilla JS for frontend; Node, Python, Go for backend; PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite for database)"
- If they're unsure, offer: "I can research and recommend options based on your project requirements. Would you like me to do that?"
**5. Architecture**
- "What type of architecture are you envisioning? Options include:"
- Monolithic (single codebase)
- Microservices
- Serverless
- Static site with API
- Full-stack framework (Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit)
- Offer to research and recommend if they're unsure.
**6. UI/UX Approach**
- "What's your vision for the UI/UX? Do you have:"
- Existing wireframes or designs?
- A design system preference (Tailwind, Material UI, Shadcn, custom)?
- Specific branding requirements?
**7. Data & State Management**
- "What data will your application need to manage? Consider:"
- User data (authentication, profiles)
- Application state
- External API integrations
- File storage needs
**8. Authentication & Security**
- "What are your authentication and security requirements?"
- No auth needed
- Simple email/password
- OAuth (Google, GitHub, etc.)
- Enterprise SSO
- Role-based access control
**9. Third-Party Integrations**
- "Are there any third-party services or APIs you need to integrate with? (payment processors, email services, analytics, etc.)"
**10. Development Constraints**
- "Are there any constraints I should know about?"
- Timeline expectations
- Budget considerations
- Hosting preferences
- Team size/skills
**11. Success Criteria**
- "How will you know when this project is complete? What does 'done' look like?"
## Phase 2: Research (If Requested)
If the user requests research on any topic (tech stack, architecture, libraries), use WebSearch and WebFetch to:
1. Find current best practices
2. Compare relevant options
3. Provide pros/cons
4. Make a recommendation based on their requirements
Present findings clearly and let the user make the final decision.
## Phase 3: Generate the PRD
Once you have all the information, create the PRD file at `prd.md` in the project root.
### PRD Structure
```markdown
# [Project Name] - Product Requirements Document
## Overview
[Brief description of what you're building and why]
## Target Audience
[Who is this for and what are their needs]
## Core Features
[List of core features with descriptions]
## Tech Stack
- **Frontend**: [framework/library]
- **Backend**: [framework/runtime]
- **Database**: [database choice]
- **Styling**: [CSS approach]
- **Authentication**: [auth approach]
- **Hosting**: [deployment target]
## Architecture
[Description of the overall architecture]
## Data Model
[Key entities and their relationships]
## UI/UX Requirements
[Design approach, components needed, responsive requirements]
## Security Considerations
[Authentication, authorization, data protection]
## Third-Party Integrations
[External services and APIs]
## Constraints & Assumptions
[Timeline, budget, technical constraints]
## Success Criteria
[What defines project completion]
---
## Task List
```json
[
{
"category": "setup",
"description": "[First setup task]",
"steps": [
"[Step 1]",
"[Step 2]",
"[Step 3]"
],
"passes": false
},
{
"category": "feature",
"description": "[Feature task]",
"steps": [
"[Step 1]",
"[Step 2]"
],
"passes": false
}
]
Agent Instructions
- Read
activity.mdfirst to understand current state - Find next task with
"passes": false - Complete all steps for that task
- Verify in browser using agent-browser
- Update task to
"passes": true - Log completion in
activity.md - Repeat until all tasks pass
Important: Only modify the passes field. Do not remove or rewrite tasks.
Completion Criteria
All tasks marked with "passes": true
Task Generation Guidelines
Generate tasks based on the features and requirements gathered. Tasks should be:
- Atomic: Each task should be completable in one iteration
- Verifiable: Each task should have clear success criteria
- Ordered: Tasks should be in logical dependency order
- Categorized: Use categories like
setup,feature,integration,styling,testing
Typical task categories:
- setup: Project initialization, dependencies, configuration
- feature: Core feature implementations
- integration: Third-party service integrations
- styling: UI/UX implementation
- testing: Test coverage and verification
Phase 4: Update PROMPT.md
After creating the PRD, update the PROMPT.md file to reflect th
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