Ingest RFC

Parse RFCs and design documents into structured Markdown with metadata.

14|2|Updated Feb 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/rchandnaWUSTL/pm-digital-twin --skill ingest-rfc
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Skill: Ingest RFC
Source: https://github.com/rchandnaWUSTL/pm-digital-twin/tree/main/skills/ingest-rfc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rchandnaWUSTL/pm-digital-twin --skill ingest-rfc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms raw RFCs and engineering design documents into a structured, easily digestible format, making complex technical information accessible for product management and other stakeholders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Parsing: Extracts key sections like Motivation, Design, Alternatives, and Open Questions from RFCs.
  • Metadata Enrichment: Identifies and links related Jira issues, customers, and other documents.
  • Structured Output: Generates a clean Markdown document with enhanced frontmatter and organized content.
  • Use Case: When a new engineering RFC is published, this Skill automatically processes it, highlighting decisions, open questions, and relevant context, so the product manager can quickly understand its implications without deep technical diving.

Quick Start

Use the ingest-rfc skill to parse the attached document 'rfc-new-auth-flow.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingest RFC

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure engineering RFCs into product context for non-technical stakeholders?

To structure engineering RFCs into product context, you can parse the documents to extract design rationale, alternatives considered, open questions, assumptions, and decision records. This synthesis makes complex technical proposals accessible for product management without requiring deep technical dives.

What is the best way to extract metadata like related Jira issues from an RFC document?

The best way to extract metadata like related Jira issues from an RFC document is to use an automated parsing tool that identifies and links related customers and project tickets. This enriches the document with contextual metadata, saving engineering and product teams time in synthesizing technical proposals.

How do I parse an RFC to highlight open questions and design alternatives?

You can parse an RFC to highlight open questions and design alternatives by processing the engineering design document to extract specific sections like Motivation, Design, and Alternatives. This generates a clean Markdown document with enhanced frontmatter and organized content for quick review.

Can I automatically generate a structured Markdown document from a raw engineering design proposal?

Yes, you can automatically generate a structured Markdown document from a raw engineering design proposal by parsing the RFC. The output features enhanced frontmatter and organized content, highlighting decisions and relevant context so stakeholders can quickly understand the implications.

Does this RFC parsing approach work without requiring external dependencies or integrations?

Yes, this RFC parsing approach works without requiring external dependencies or integrations. It operates independently to extract design rationale, assumptions, and decision records from engineering documents, generating structured Markdown output enriched with metadata like related Jira issues.

When do I need to process engineering design documents for product management review?

You need to process engineering design documents for product management review when a new RFC is published and stakeholders must quickly understand its implications. Structuring the raw document into product context highlights decisions, open questions, and relevant metadata without requiring manual technical diving.