prd-to-issues

Convert PRD sections into dependency-ordered GitLab issues with tracer bullets.

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #gitlab #prd #issue-management #vertical-slices #tracer-bullets

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill prd-to-issues-stevenengland

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prd-to-issues
Source: https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/prd-to-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill prd-to-issues-stevenengland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Break a PRD into independently-grabbable GitLab issues using tracer-bullet vertical slices, turning high-level product specs into concrete work items you can assign, estimate, and track.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vertical slicing: Convert PRD sections into end-to-end slices that cover schema, API, UI, and tests.
Tracer bullets: Each slice traces back to a PRD requirement for traceability.
Planning workflow: Generates a sequence of issues in dependency order to guide delivery and planning.

Quick Start

Provide the PRD reference to generate tracer-bullet slices and create corresponding GitLab issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about prd-to-issues

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I break a PRD into actionable GitLab issues?▼

To break a PRD into actionable GitLab issues, provide a PRD reference number or URL and a GitLab project context. The tool generates end-to-end vertical slices across schema, API, UI, and tests, ordered by dependencies.

Do I need an existing PRD document to generate GitLab issues?▼

Yes, you need an existing PRD document to generate GitLab issues. You must provide a specific PRD reference, either as a number or a URL, along with your GitLab project context for the vertical slice generation to work.

Can I convert PRD sections into vertical slices for implementation planning?▼

Yes, you can convert PRD sections into vertical slices for implementation planning. The tool breaks high-level product specs into end-to-end slices that cover schema, API, UI, and tests, generating a sequence of issues in dependency order.

Does the generated issue sequence account for dependencies across layers?▼

Yes, the generated issue sequence accounts for dependencies across layers. The tool orders the end-to-end vertical slices by their dependencies to guide delivery planning and ensure proper implementation sequencing.

What's the best way to convert high-level product specs into trackable work items?▼

The best way to convert high-level product specs into trackable work items is using tracer-bullet vertical slicing. This approach turns PRD sections into independently-grabbable issues that you can assign, estimate, and track in GitLab.