prd-to-plan

Translate a PRD into a multi-phase implementation plan with vertical slices.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mappa-ai/skills --skill prd-to-plan-mappa-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prd-to-plan
Source: https://github.com/mappa-ai/skills/tree/main/utils-skills/prd-to-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mappa-ai/skills --skill prd-to-plan-mappa-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts a PRD into a concrete, end-to-end implementation plan using tracer-bullet vertical slices, reducing ambiguity and aligning teams on scope and milestones.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a series of vertical slices that cut through UI, API, data, and integration layers.
  • Creates a local Markdown plan file under ./plans/ named after the feature.
  • Interactively quizzes the user on granularity and merge/split decisions to refine the plan.

Quick Start

Paste your PRD or point to its location, and I will generate a tracer-bullet plan under ./plans/.

Frequently Asked Questions about prd-to-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PRD into a phased implementation plan?

To convert a PRD into a phased implementation plan, paste the PRD content or provide its file location. The tool generates a multi-phase breakdown using tracer-bullet vertical slices that span architecture, UI, API, and data layers, saving the result as a local Markdown file.

What are tracer-bullet vertical slices in product planning?

Tracer-bullet vertical slices are thin, end-to-end implementation segments that cut through UI, API, data, and integration layers. They create a demoable path through the architecture early, reducing ambiguity and aligning teams on scope and milestones.

How do I create a roadmap from an existing PRD file?

You can create a roadmap from an existing PRD by pointing the tool to the file location. It confirms the PRD context, identifies durable architectural decisions, and drafts vertical slices, outputting a structured plan under ./plans/<feature>.md.

Can I customize the granularity of a phased project plan?

Yes, you can customize the granularity of a phased project plan. The tool interactively quizzes you on granularity and merge or split decisions to refine the vertical slices according to your specific project scope.

What is the best way to align teams on scope and milestones?

The best way to align teams on scope and milestones is to break down the PRD into concrete, end-to-end tracer-bullet vertical slices. This approach clarifies architectural decisions and produces a demoable, multi-phase implementation plan.

Why does my product roadmap lack demoable milestones?

A product roadmap lacks demoable milestones when it does not use vertical slices. Translating your PRD into tracer-bullet vertical slices that span UI, API, and data layers provides end-to-end functionality that can be demonstrated at each phase.