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To create a design doc before prototyping, you need a rigorous planning phase that collects context, challenges premises, and generates 2-3 viable approaches. This provides a structured document outlining alternatives and a concrete next action for the builder.

Unpacking a startup idea into a clear problem statement involves using a phase-driven diagnostic workflow. This process gathers context, challenges initial premises, and maps the landscape to reduce misaligned expectations and wasted effort before development begins.

Yes, you can use a generative brainstorming mode to produce 2-3 viable approaches without writing code. This builder mode focuses on exploring alternatives and documenting them thoroughly before any project scaffolding starts.

You can save and archive a generated design document by storing it under the .claude/memory/projects directory. This creates a persistent design archive that captures the planning phase, alternatives, and handoff details for future reference.

No dependencies or specific frameworks are required to run a product planning session. The planning workflow operates independently to gather context, challenge premises, and output a complete design document with a concrete next action.