Product-org-os prd-outline

'Create a lightweight PRD outline for initial scoping before committing to a full PRD. Activate when: "PRD outline", "scope this feature", "rough requirements", lightweight requirements, initial

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/yohayetsion/product-org-os
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/yohayetsion/product-org-os "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/prd-outline" ~/.claude/skills/yohayetsion-product-org-os-prd-outline && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: skills/prd-outline/SKILL.md
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Document Intelligence

This skill supports three modes: Create, Update, and Find.

Mode Detection

SignalModeConfidence
"update", "revise", "modify" in inputUPDATE100%
File path provided (
@path/to/outline.md
)
UPDATE100%
"create", "new", "draft" in inputCREATE100%
"find", "search", "list outlines"FIND100%
"the outline", "the PRD outline"UPDATE85%
Just product/feature nameCREATE60%

Threshold: ≥85% auto-proceed | 70-84% state assumption | <70% ask user

Mode Behaviors

CREATE: Generate complete new PRD outline using template below.

UPDATE:

  1. Read existing outline (search if path not provided)
  2. Check off completed items
  3. Add new research questions or stakeholder inputs
  4. Show progress: "Completed: [N] sections. Remaining: [M]."

FIND:

  1. Search paths below for PRD outlines
  2. Present results: title, path, completion status
  3. Ask: "Update one of these, or create new?"

Search Locations for PRD Outlines

  • requirements/
  • prds/
  • outlines/
  • docs/requirements/

Create a PRD Outline as a starting point for a full PRD.

Vision to Value Phase

Phase 3: Strategic Commitments - PRD outlines start the requirements commitment process.

Prerequisites: Roadmap item identified, initial scope understood Outputs used by: Full PRD development, stakeholder alignment

Output Structure

# PRD Outline: [Product/Feature Name]

**Author**: [Name]
**Date**: [Date]
**Status**: Outline

---

## 1. Executive Summary
[ ] Problem we're solving
[ ] Proposed solution
[ ] Key outcomes expected
[ ] Timeline and investment

## 2. Problem Statement
[ ] Customer problem description
[ ] Evidence and data
[ ] Business impact
[ ] Why now?

## 3. Goals & Success Metrics
[ ] Primary goal
[ ] Secondary goals
[ ] Success metrics (leading indicators)
[ ] Success metrics (lagging indicators)

## 4. Target Users
[ ] Primary persona
[ ] Secondary persona(s)
[ ] User needs
[ ] Jobs to be done

## 5. Solution Overview
[ ] High-level approach
[ ] Key capabilities
[ ] What's NOT included

## 6. Requirements
[ ] Functional requirements list
[ ] Non-functional requirements
[ ] Priority ranking

## 7. User Stories
[ ] Epic breakdown
[ ] Story list
[ ] Acceptance criteria (top stories)

## 8. Design
[ ] User flows
[ ] Key screens/interactions
[ ] Design principles

## 9. Technical Considerations
[ ] Architecture impact
[ ] Dependencies
[ ] Constraints

## 10. Launch & GTM
[ ] Release strategy
[ ] GTM coordination needed
[ ] Support/enablement needs

## 11. Risks & Mitigations
[ ] Key risks
[ ] Mitigation plans

## 12. Timeline
[ ] Key milestones
[ ] Dependencies

---

## Research Needed

| Question | Owner | Due Date |
|----------|-------|----------|
| [Question 1] | [Owner] | [Date] |
| [Question 2] | [Owner] | [Date] |

## Stakeholder Input Needed

| Stakeholder | Input Needed | By When |
|-------------|--------------|---------|
| [Stakeholder] | [Input] | [Date] |

## Next Steps

1. [ ] [Action item 1]
2. [ ] [Action item 2]
3. [ ] [Action item 3]

Instructions

  1. Use this as a starting checklist for a full PRD
  2. Check boxes as sections are completed
  3. Track research and stakeholder inputs needed
  4. Expand into full PRD using /prd skill
  5. Save in requirements/ folder