job-stories

Generate structured job stories from PRDs and research findings.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/tylersahagun/elmer --skill job-stories-tylersahagun
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Skill: job-stories
Source: https://github.com/tylersahagun/elmer/tree/main/.cursor/skills/job-stories
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tylersahagun/elmer --skill job-stories-tylersahagun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of clearly communicating implementation requirements by translating product needs into a standardized job story format, ensuring that the "situation," "motivation," and "outcome" are explicitly captured for engineering and product teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JTBD Generation: Creates job stories based on provided product requirements, research, and context.
  • Handoff Clarity: Facilitates smoother handoffs between product and engineering by providing unambiguous implementation guidance.
  • Use Case: After defining a new feature in a PRD and gathering user research, use this Skill to generate job stories that clearly outline the user's context, their desired outcome, and the motivation for using the feature, which engineers can then use for development.

Quick Start

Generate job stories for the new user authentication feature using the attached PRD and research documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about job-stories

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

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How do I generate job stories from product requirements for engineering handoff?

Generate job stories from product requirements by processing PRDs and user research to produce structured outputs with situation, motivation, and outcome for clear engineering handoff. This standardizes implementation guidance for development teams.

What is the JTBD format and when should I use it for product management?

The JTBD format structures implementation requirements by explicitly capturing the user's situation, motivation, and desired outcome. Use it during product development to translate user research into unambiguous engineering handoff guidance.

How do I convert user research findings into structured job stories?

Convert user research findings into structured job stories by processing the research context alongside your PRD to define the situation, motivation, and outcome needed for implementation. This ensures research translates directly into development needs.

Can I use this to create job stories for a new feature defined in a PRD?

Yes, you can generate job stories for a new feature by attaching your PRD and research documents. It processes the provided product requirements to outline the user's context and desired outcome for engineering teams.

What is the best way to structure engineering handoff requirements using JTBD?

The best way to structure engineering handoff requirements is using the JTBD format, which preserves the situation, motivation, and outcome for each implementation need. This approach facilitates clear communication across the product development lifecycle.

Why use job stories instead of traditional user stories for engineering handoff?

Use job stories instead of traditional user stories to explicitly capture situation, motivation, and outcome in your requirements. This format provides unambiguous implementation guidance that preserves user context for engineering teams.