scope

Interview project stakeholders to define scope and generate docs/scope.md.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zabuuq/sdd-plugin --skill scope-zabuuq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scope
Source: https://github.com/zabuuq/sdd-plugin/tree/main/plugins/sdd/skills/scope
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zabuuq/sdd-plugin --skill scope-zabuuq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It converts vague startup ideas into a well-defined project scope that can reliably drive the next planning and delivery steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interview-driven scope definition: Guides you through what you’re building, who it’s for, and what success means.
  • Boundary setting with pushback: Challenges ambiguous or overly broad statements to produce a sharper scope.
  • Optional project splitting: Detects when the project is too large and helps split what’s being built now versus later.
  • Scope artifact generation: Produces a structured scope document and updates project state and notes.

Quick Start

Run /sdd:scope and answer the interview questions to produce a scope document for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about scope

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define project scope from a messy startup idea?

Defining project scope from a messy idea involves running an interview to capture vision, audience, goals, success criteria, and boundaries. This process challenges ambiguous statements to produce a structured scope document that prepares the foundation for product requirements and technical specifications.

What is the best way to prepare a product requirements document foundation for a software initiative?

The best way to prepare a product requirements document foundation is to conduct a structured interview that sets project boundaries and success criteria. This generates a structured scope document and updates project state to drive subsequent planning and delivery steps.

How does interview-driven scope definition handle overly broad project boundaries?

Interview-driven scope definition handles overly broad boundaries by applying a right-sizing assessment that challenges ambiguous statements. It optionally detects oversized items and defers them to backlog management, helping split what is being built now versus later.

Can I split a large project into a backlog during scope definition?

Yes, you can split a large project during scope definition. The process performs a right-sizing assessment to detect when a project is too large, allowing you to defer oversized items to backlog management and focus on the immediate project scope.

When do I need a structured scope document for technical specification generation?

You need a structured scope document for technical specification generation during structured planning of software initiatives. It acts as the foundation by capturing the project vision, audience, goals, and boundaries required to reliably drive the next delivery steps.

What are the limitations of using an interview workflow for project planning?

A limitation of using an interview workflow for project planning is that it requires loading shared guide rules and optionally using seed context. If the project lacks clear initial direction, the boundary-setting pushback may defer critical features to backlog management instead of defining them immediately.