/create-prd

Claude Command: Create PRD

Create a comprehensive, professional Product Requirements Document (PRD) based on industry best practices.

Usage

/project-management:create-prd "Feature description"
/project-management:create-prd "Feature description" /path/to/output.md

Examples:

/project-management:create-prd "Add Dark Mode Toggle to settings"
/project-management:create-prd "AI-powered budgeting" docs/prds/budget-ai.md

Workflow

1. Analyze the Feature Description

   • Understand scope and complexity
   • Identify project type (Feature, Initiative, Technical)
   • Select appropriate PRD template

2. Create Structured PRD

   • Executive Summary (Problem, Solution, Impact)
   • Problem Statement with evidence
   • Measurable objectives and success metrics
   • User Stories with acceptance criteria
   • Functional and non-functional requirements
   • Clear scope boundaries (Out of Scope)
   • Risk assessment with mitigation strategies
   • Timeline and milestones

3. TodoWrite for Tracking

   • Use TodoWrite to track PRD sections during creation
   • Ensure completeness

4. Output

   • Save PRD at the specified path
   • Default: PRD.md in the current directory

PRD Fundamental Principles

User-Centered, Not Solution-Centered

Focus on:

• Problem: What problem are we solving?
• User: For whom are we solving it?
• Impact: What value are we creating?

NOT on:

• Technical implementation
• Specific solution approaches
• Code/architecture details

SMART Objectives

• Specific: Clearly defined
• Measurable: Quantifiable
• Achievable: Realistic
• Relevant: Important for business/user
• Time-bound: Clear timeframe

Clear Prioritization

MoSCoW Method:

• Must-Have: Critical for MVP
• Should-Have: Important, not critical
• Could-Have: Nice-to-have
• Won't-Have: Explicitly excluded

PRD Structure

1. Executive Summary (3-5 sentences)

What, For whom, Why, Impact, Timeline

2. Problem Statement

• Current state
• Problem description
• Impact (quantified)
• Evidence (data, research)
• Why now?

3. Objectives and Success Metrics

• Product objectives
• Business objectives
• Primary metrics (with baseline and target)
• Secondary metrics
• Guardrail metrics

4. User Stories and Personas

• Detailed personas (data-driven)
• User Stories (As X, I want Y so that Z)
• Acceptance criteria (testable)
• Context and rationale

5. Functional Requirements

• Ordered by priority (Must/Should/Could/Won't)
• Detailed description
• Acceptance criteria
• Edge cases
• User flows

6. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance (speed, latency)
• Security and Privacy (GDPR, etc.)
• Scalability (growth)
• Usability and Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)
• Reliability (uptime, error rate)

7. Scope Boundaries (Out of Scope)

• What will NOT be built
• Rationale for exclusions
• Planned timeline for future features

8. Risk Assessment

• Risk matrix (Impact x Likelihood)
• Mitigation strategies
• Contingency plans
• Owner assignment

9. Timeline and Milestones

• Phase plan
• Key milestones
• Dependencies
• Approvals

Template Selection

Based on project complexity:

Type	Duration	Template
Small Feature	< 2 weeks	Minimal MVP
Standard Feature	4-8 weeks	Standard Feature
Major Initiative	> 2 months	Major Initiative
Platform/Infra.	Variable	Technical PRD

Details: templates.md

Best Practices

DO:

• Focus on user needs and business value
• Define measurable, SMART objectives
• Write concrete acceptance criteria
• Include data and evidence
• Address risks proactively
• Communicate clear scope boundaries

DON'T:

• Prescribe technical implementation
• Use vague objectives ("more users")
• Include requirements without prioritization
• Add features without rationale
• Ignore out-of-scope items

Complete Guide: best-practices.md

Quality Criteria

Content

• Executive Summary is concise (< 5 sentences)
• Problem is clearly defined with evidence
• Objectives are SMART
• User Stories include acceptance criteria
• Requirements are prioritized (Must/Should/Could)
• NFRs cover Performance, Security, Usability
• Success metrics include specific numbers
• Risks are identified with mitigation strategies
• "Out of Scope" is defined

Format

• Consistent formatting
• Hierarchical structure
• Lists and tables for clarity
• Professional language

Process

• Complete and actionable
• Understandable for all stakeholders
• No contradictions
• Realistic scope

Additional Information

• Best Practices: best-practices.md

  • Fundamental principles
  • Defining success metrics
  • Stakeholder management
  • Avoiding common mistakes

• Templates: templates.md

  • Minimal MVP Template
  • Standard Feature Template
  • Major Initiative Template
  • Technical PRD Template

• Sections Guide: sections-guide.md

  • Detailed instructions for each section
  • Examples (Good vs. Bad)
  • Common mistakes per section
  • Writing tips

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