feature-define

Guide an interactive interview to capture problem, scope, and approach into feature-definition.md.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oletizi/writingcontrol.org --skill feature-define
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: feature-define
Source: https://github.com/oletizi/writingcontrol.org/tree/main/.claude/skills/feature-define
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oletizi/writingcontrol.org --skill feature-define

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides product teams to define a feature before building infrastructure by conducting a focused interview that captures the problem, goals, constraints, and deliverables.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive interview to extract Problem, Scope, Approach, and Implementation Phases.
  • Outputs a structured feature-definition.md file that /feature-setup consumes.
  • Enforces a scoped, branch-free workflow by avoiding unnecessary documentation scaffolding.

Quick Start

Start the feature-define interview to capture the problem, scope, and approach, then write the feature-definition file to /tmp/feature-definition-<slug>.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about feature-define

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define a feature before starting development?

To define a feature before development, you can use an interactive interview process to capture the problem, scope, and approach, producing a structured feature-definition markdown file for downstream consumption.

What is the best way to gather product requirements for early feature planning?

Gathering product requirements for early feature planning is best done through a guided interview that extracts problem statements, goals, constraints, and deliverables into a structured definition document.

How do I structure feature scope and acceptance criteria during product discovery?

Structuring feature scope and acceptance criteria during product discovery involves refining problem statements and task breakdowns through an interactive interview to ensure scoped, branch-free workflow outputs.

Can I output a feature definition file for downstream setup workflows?

Yes, you can output a feature definition file by completing an interactive interview that writes a temporary structured markdown file to your tmp directory, ready for downstream setup workflows to consume.

Does feature definition require existing documentation scaffolding to work?

No, feature definition does not require existing documentation scaffolding because it enforces a scoped, branch-free workflow by avoiding unnecessary scaffolding during the interview and planning process.