prd-to-plan

Transform a PRD into a multi-phase tracer-bullet implementation plan saved as Markdown.

12|Updated Dec 25, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whyte25/reusables --skill prd-to-plan-whyte25
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prd-to-plan
Source: https://github.com/whyte25/reusables/tree/main/.agents/skills/prd-to-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whyte25/reusables --skill prd-to-plan-whyte25

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

You need a clear, end-to-end implementation roadmap from a PRD, but you want to avoid building in disconnected horizontal slices that don’t verify real integration behavior early.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vertical-slice planning (tracer bullets): Breaks a PRD into thin phases that each cut through schema, API, UI, and tests so every phase is independently verifiable.
  • Durable architectural decisions upfront: Captures stable decisions like routes, schema shape, key data models, auth boundaries, and third-party boundaries to keep phases consistent.
  • Interactive phase refinement: Produces a numbered phase breakdown and iteratively quizzes you on granularity and whether phases should be merged or split.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to convert your current PRD into a multi-phase tracer-bullet plan and save the result as a Markdown file under ./plans/.

Frequently Asked Questions about prd-to-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
What is a tracer-bullet implementation plan from a PRD?

A tracer-bullet implementation plan breaks a PRD into thin vertical slices, cutting through schema, API, UI, and tests so each phase is independently demoable and verifies real integration behavior early.

How do I break down a PRD into vertical slices for product delivery?

To break down a PRD into vertical slices, identify durable architectural decisions upfront, define user stories and acceptance criteria for each phase, and iteratively refine phase granularity to ensure each slice is independently verifiable.

Why use vertical slice planning instead of horizontal layers for implementation?

Vertical slice planning prevents building disconnected horizontal layers that fail to verify real integration behavior early, ensuring every implementation phase cuts through the full stack and remains independently demoable.

How are durable architectural decisions handled during PRD phase breakdown?

Durable architectural decisions like routes, schema shape, key data models, auth boundaries, and third-party boundaries are captured upfront to keep all subsequent tracer-bullet implementation phases consistent and aligned.

Can I save the generated implementation plan to a local Markdown file?

Yes, the generated multi-phase implementation plan, including user stories and acceptance criteria, is written directly to a local Markdown file saved under the ./plans/ directory for immediate access.

Does the PRD planning process allow refining phase granularity interactively?

Yes, the process produces a numbered phase breakdown and iteratively quizzes you on granularity, allowing you to decide whether individual tracer-bullet phases should be merged or split for optimal execution.