debate

Generates a PM-friendly product requirements document from a debated brief.

34|7|Updated Apr 14, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/betseyliu/prd-debate --skill debate-betseyliu
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Skill: debate
Source: https://github.com/betseyliu/prd-debate/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/betseyliu/prd-debate --skill debate-betseyliu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn ambiguous product ideas into clear, well-argued PRDs by forcing intent clarification, structured debate, and disciplined decision-making before anything is written down.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intent-first clarification: Starts by aligning on background, users, scope, constraints, and success criteria so the PRD reflects the real problem.
  • Adversarial multi-model review: Uses GPT-5.4 for proposals and Claude for adversarial review to expose gaps, contradictions, and weak assumptions.
  • Phase-based PRD synthesis: Breaks the discussion into custom phases, then compiles the results into a PRD, decision log, and summary.
  • Optional codebase grounding: Can inspect an existing project to ensure the product direction fits current capabilities and constraints.
  • Use case: A product manager can use this Skill to compare competing feature directions, pressure-test assumptions, and produce a stronger PRD than a single-pass draft.

Quick Start

Ask the debate skill to help you create a PRD for your product idea and let it guide you through intent clarification, structured debate, and final synthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions about debate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I turn ambiguous product ideas into a rigorous PRD?

To turn ambiguous product ideas into a rigorous PRD, use structured adversarial debate to force intent clarification, pressure-test assumptions through multi-model review, and compile phased discussions into a final document.

What is the best way to pressure-test product strategy and feature assumptions?

The best way to pressure-test product strategy is applying adversarial multi-model review, where one model generates proposals and another challenges them to expose gaps, contradictions, and weak assumptions before finalizing decisions.

How do I create a PRD that aligns with my existing codebase constraints?

To create a PRD that aligns with existing codebase constraints, use optional codebase grounding to inspect your current project capabilities, ensuring the proposed product direction and feature definitions fit technical realities.

Can I backtrack and validate product planning decisions during PRD generation?

Yes, you can backtrack and validate product planning decisions during PRD generation using built-in backtracking validation, which allows you to revisit and correct earlier assumptions across custom discussion phases.

How does structured debate improve product requirement documents compared to a single-pass draft?

Structured debate improves product requirement documents over single-pass drafts by enforcing intent-first clarification and reconciling multiple perspectives, which produces a comprehensive decision log and exposes hidden contradictions.

Do I need to define custom discussion phases to compare competing feature directions?

No, you do not need to manually define custom discussion phases to compare competing feature directions; the process breaks the discussion down automatically, then compiles the results into a PRD and summary.