pm-stage-04-design-spec

Generate design specifications with traceability to PRD user stories.

Updated Jun 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pingmepi/pm-os --skill pm-stage-04-design-spec
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Skill: pm-stage-04-design-spec
Source: https://github.com/pingmepi/pm-os/tree/main/skills/pm-stage-04-design-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pingmepi/pm-os --skill pm-stage-04-design-spec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill bridges the gap between approved product requirements and technical implementation by generating a structured, trace-linked design specification that ensures design and engineering alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Traceability: Maps every screen and flow directly to PRD user stories and functional requirements.
  • Context-Aware Generation: Integrates project-specific context, stakeholder constraints, and PM-provided steering notes to produce consistent design documentation.
  • Use Case: After finalizing a PRD, use this skill to generate a comprehensive design spec that defines information architecture, component inventories, and UX guardrails for the development team.

Quick Start

Invoke the pm-stage-04-design-spec skill to generate the design specification for the current project based on the approved PRD.

Frequently Asked Questions about pm-stage-04-design-spec

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

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How do I generate a design specification from an approved PRD?

You can generate a design specification by synthesizing approved product requirements and upstream project context to define information architecture, user flows, and component inventories for development.

What is the best way to ensure traceability between UI elements and user stories?

To ensure traceability, map every screen and flow directly to PRD user stories and functional requirements using automated trace-linking during design spec generation.

How do I apply project-specific UX guardrails when creating product design documentation?

Apply project-specific UX guardrails by integrating stakeholder constraints and PM-provided steering notes into the context-aware design specification generation process.

Does this design spec generation process work without upstream product context?

No, generating an execution-ready design specification requires approved product requirements and upstream project context to bridge the gap between requirements and technical implementation.

When do I need to generate a comprehensive design specification for product development?

You need a comprehensive design specification after finalizing a PRD to bridge approved product requirements and technical implementation, ensuring design and engineering alignment.

What limitations exist when automating design documentation from product requirements?

Automated design documentation is limited by the quality of approved upstream requirements and stakeholder context, requiring strict traceability enforcement to prevent misalignment between UI elements and user stories.