working-backwards

Create an Amazon-style PR/FAQ document to define product vision.

4|2|Updated Jan 29, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/blake-simpson/belmont --skill working-backwards-blake-simpson

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: working-backwards
Source: https://github.com/blake-simpson/belmont/tree/main/plugin/skills/working-backwards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/blake-simpson/belmont --skill working-backwards-blake-simpson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to craft an Amazon-style PR/FAQ document (Working Backwards) that clarifies the product vision before writing code or building features and aligns stakeholders around a shared narrative.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided interview flow to elicit customer needs, market context, and success criteria.
Structured outputs including the PR/FAQ draft, clarifications, and an appendix for data, risks, and backlog.
Proactive research triggers to surface external data, market dynamics, and potential risks.

Quick Start

Start a Working Backwards session by clarifying the customer problem and guiding the user to generate the PR/FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about working-backwards

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

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What is a working backwards PR/FAQ document for product planning?▼

A working backwards PR/FAQ is an Amazon-style document that defines product vision and clarifies customer problems before writing code. It aligns stakeholders around a shared narrative and launch plan prior to detailed product planning.

How do I create a PR/FAQ to align stakeholders on a product vision?▼

You create a PR/FAQ through a guided interview flow that scopes customer needs, market context, and success criteria. The process prompts iterative questions across multiple domains until resolved, requiring explicit confirmation before finalizing the structured PR_FAQ output.

When do I need to use the working backwards process for product development?▼

You need the working backwards process when starting product development to clarify vision before building features. It defines solution shape and launch plan across domains, ensuring stakeholder alignment before committing to detailed planning.

Does the working backwards PR/FAQ process include external market research?▼

The working backwards PR/FAQ process includes proactive research triggers to surface external data, market dynamics, and potential risks. These triggers function alongside the guided interview to ensure the product vision is grounded in customer insight and market context.

What sections are included in the structured output of a working backwards PR/FAQ?▼

The structured output of a working backwards PR/FAQ includes the main PR_FAQ draft, clarifications, and an appendix for data, risks, and backlog. It enforces this structured format to comprehensively document the product vision and launch plan.