generating-prd-json-from-prd-md

Converting PRD Markdown to JSON requires Python tooling to parse PRD.md, extract dependencies, compute content_hash, and emit a structured prd.json. This process enables deterministic PRD-based work items for Ralph automation workflows.

A prd.json file is a structured output generated from PRD.md that maps features to stories. You need it when initializing Ralph loops or adding new PRD Markdown to ensure traceability and reproducibility across autonomous tasks.

Yes, converting PRD Markdown to JSON requires Python tooling to parse the PRD.md file, extract dependencies, and compute content_hash. This ensures the emitted prd.json preserves state and guarantees reproducibility.

The best way to extract dependencies from a PRD Markdown document is to use a parser that computes content_hash and maps features to stories. This approach ensures traceability and state preservation when generating prd.json for Ralph.

To initialize a Ralph loop, run the PRD-to-JSON conversion on your PRD.md file. This generates a consistent ralph/docs/prd.json file that drives autonomous tasks and ensures deterministic PRD-based work items across projects.