About to-prd
to-prd is a development skill that turns conversation context and codebase understanding into a PRD, then publishes it to the project issue tracker. It specifies a structured process covering repository research, test seams, user stories, implementation, and testing decisions.
Key features
- 01Synthesize context into a PRD
- 02Explore repository and domain terminology
- 03Identify test seams and assume approval
- 04Use a detailed PRD template
- 05Publish to tracker with triage label
Use cases
- 01Documenting a feature proposal from an existing discussion
- 02Preparing a PRD grounded in repository conventions
- 03Submitting a ready-for-agent issue to a tracker
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ utarn/ engineer-skills --skill to-prdAfter installing, type/to-prdin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled filesagents/openai.yaml
Details
From the project READMEThis skill takes the current conversation context and codebase understanding and produces a PRD. Do NOT interview the user — just synthesize what you already know.
The issue tracker and triage label vocabulary should have been provided to you — run /setup-utarn-skills if not.
Process
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Explore the repo to understand the current state of the codebase, if you haven't already. Use the project's domain glossary vocabulary throughout the PRD, and respect any ADRs in the area you're touching.
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Sketch out the seams at which you're going to test the feature. Existing seams should be preferred to new ones. Use the highest seam possible. If new seams are needed, propose them at the highest point you can. The fewer seams across the codebase, the better - the ideal number is one.
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Assume yes for the seams.
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Write the PRD using the template below, then publish it to the project issue tracker. Apply the
ready-for-agenttriage label - no need for additional triage.
Problem Statement
The problem that the user is facing, from the user's perspective.
Solution
The solution to the problem, from the user's perspective.
User Stories
A LONG, numbered list of user stories. Each user story should be in the format of:
- As an , I want a , so that
This list of user stories should be extremely extensive and cover all aspects of the feature.
Implementation Decisions
A list of implementation decisions that were made. This can include:
- The modules that will be built/modified
- The interfaces of those modules that will be modified
- Technical clarifications from the developer
- Architectural decisions
- Schema changes
- API contracts
- Specific interactions
Do NOT include specific file paths or code snippets. They may end up being outdated very quickly.
Exception: if a prototype produced a snippet that encodes a decision more precisely than prose can (state machine, reducer, schema, type shape), inline it within the relevant decision and note briefly that it came from a prototype. Trim to the decision-rich parts — not a working demo, just the important bits.
Testing Decisions
A list of testing decisions that were made. Include:
- A description of what makes a good test (only test external behavior, not implementation details)
- Which modules will be tested
- Prior art for the tests (i.e. similar types of tests in the codebase)
Out of Scope
A description of the things that are out of scope for this PRD.
Further Notes
Any further notes about the feature.