One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/salazarsebas/Cougr --skill prfaq-salazarsebas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prfaq
Source: https://github.com/salazarsebas/Cougr/tree/main/.claude/skills/prfaq
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/salazarsebas/Cougr --skill prfaq-salazarsebas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The PRFAQ skill guides you through Amazon's Working Backwards method to stress-test an idea by drafting a finished product press release and a rigorous FAQ before building anything. It forces customer-first clarity, surface gaps early, and pushes for concrete, testable commitments rather than vague promises.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured PRFAQ workflow covering press release, customer FAQ, internal FAQ, and verdict.
  • Supports both headless autonomous drafting and interactive coaching workflows.
  • Generates coaching notes and routes outputs to planning artifacts for downstream PRD creation.
  • Adaptable to commercial products, internal tools, open-source projects, or community initiatives.

Quick Start

Provide your product concept and context, then run the PRFAQ workflow to generate the full PRFAQ and verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about prfaq

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

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What is a PRFAQ and how does it help with product validation?

A PRFAQ is Amazon's Working Backwards method to stress-test early product concepts by drafting a finished press release and rigorous FAQ before building anything. It forces customer-first clarity, surfaces gaps early, and pushes for concrete, testable commitments rather than vague promises.

How do I write a press release and FAQ for a new product concept?

To write a press release and FAQ for a new product concept, provide your product context and run the PRFAQ workflow. It guides you through structured stages covering the press release, customer FAQ, internal FAQ, and a final verdict, generating a full PRFAQ document at your planning artifacts location.

Can I use the Working Backwards method for internal tools and open-source projects?

Yes, the Working Backwards method via PRFAQ adapts to various concept types including commercial products, internal tools, open-source projects, and community initiatives. It tailors the stress-testing workflow to fit your specific project context and generates a corresponding verdict.

Does the PRFAQ workflow support autonomous drafting or does it require interactive coaching?

The PRFAQ workflow supports both headless autonomous first-draft generation and interactive coaching workflows. In interactive mode, it captures coaching notes during stages to guide stakeholders, while headless mode autonomously generates the initial PRFAQ draft without manual intervention.

What outputs do I get after running a PRFAQ stress-test on a product idea?

After running a PRFAQ stress-test, you receive the complete PRFAQ document routed to your planning artifacts location, a distillate for downstream PRD creation, and coaching notes captured during the interactive stages to inform stakeholder discussions.

When should I use a PRFAQ instead of writing a traditional product requirements document?

Use a PRFAQ before writing a traditional PRD to validate the product concept from a customer-first perspective. It surfaces gaps early and establishes testable commitments, generating a distillate output that serves as the direct foundation for downstream PRD creation.