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Clarify ambiguous requirements through focused dialogue before implementation. Use when requirements are unclear, features are complex (>2 days), or involve cross-team coordination. Ask two core quest
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Clarify ambiguous requirements through focused dialogue before implementation. Use when requirements are unclear, features are complex (>2 days), or involve cross-team coordination. Ask two core questions - Why? (YAGNI check) and Simpler? (KISS check) - to ensure clarity before coding.
Clarify ambiguous requirements through focused dialogue before implementation. Use when requirements are unclear, features are complex (>2 days), or involve cross-team coordination. Ask two core questions - Why? (YAGNI check) and Simpler? (KISS check) - to ensure clarity before coding.
Automatically transforms vague requirements into actionable PRDs through systematic clarification with a 100-point scoring system.
When invoked, detect vague requirements:
Vague Feature Requests
Missing Technical Context
Incomplete Specifications
Ambiguous Scope
Do NOT activate when:
Systematic Questioning
Quality-Driven Iteration
Actionable Output
Input: User's requirement description
Tasks:
1.0 unless user specifies otherwise)./docs/prds/ exists for PRD outputAssessment Rubric:
Functional Clarity: /30 points
- Clear inputs/outputs: 10 pts
- User interaction defined: 10 pts
- Success criteria stated: 10 pts
Technical Specificity: /25 points
- Technology stack mentioned: 8 pts
- Integration points identified: 8 pts
- Constraints specified: 9 pts
Implementation Completeness: /25 points
- Edge cases considered: 8 pts
- Error handling mentioned: 9 pts
- Data validation specified: 8 pts
Business Context: /20 points
- Problem statement clear: 7 pts
- Target users identified: 7 pts
- Success metrics defined: 6 pts
Initial Response Format:
I understand your requirement. Let me help you refine this specification.
**Current Clarity Score**: X/100
**Clear Aspects**:
- [List what's clear]
**Needs Clarification**:
- [List gaps]
Let me systematically clarify these points...
Identify missing information across four dimensions:
1. Functional Scope
2. User Interaction
3. Technical Constraints
4. Business Value
Question Strategy:
Question Format:
I need to clarify the following points to complete the requirements document:
1. **[Category]**: [Specific question]?
- For example: [Example if helpful]
2. **[Category]**: [Specific question]?
3. **[Category]**: [Specific question]?
Please provide your answers, and I'll continue refining the PRD.
After Each User Response:
Score Update Format:
Thank you for the additional information!
**Clarity Score Update**: X/100 → Y/100
**New Clarified Content**:
- [Summarize new information]
**Remaining Points to Clarify**:
- [List remaining gaps if score < 90]
[If score < 90: Continue with next round of questions]
[If score ≥ 90: "Perfect! I will now generate the complete PRD document..."]
Once clarity score ≥ 90, generate comprehensive PRD.
Output File:
./docs/prds/{feature_name}-v{version}-prd.mdUse the Write tool to create or update this file. Derive {version} from the document version recorded in the PRD (default 1.0).
# {Feature Name} - Product Requirements Document (PRD)
## Requirements Description
### Background
- **Business Problem**: [Describe the business problem to solve]
- **Target Users**: [Target user groups]
- **Value Proposition**: [Value this feature brings]
### Feature Overview
- **Core Features**: [List of main features]
- **Feature Boundaries**: [What is and isn't included]
- **User Scenarios**: [Typical usage scenarios]
### Detailed Requirements
- **Input/Output**: [Specific input/output specifications]
- **User Interaction**: [User operation flow]
- **Data Requirements**: [Data structures and validation rules]
- **Edge Cases**: [Edge case handling]
## Design Decisions
### Technical Approach
- **Architecture Choice**: [Technical architecture decisions and rationale]
- **Key Components**: [List of main technical components]
- **Data Storage**: [Data models and storage solutions]
- **Interface Design**: [API/interface specifications]
### Constraints
- **Performance Requirements**: [Response time, throughput, etc.]
- **Compatibility**: [System compatibility requirements]
- **Security**: [Security considerations]
- **Scalability**: [Future expansion considerations]
### Risk Assessment
- **Technical Risks**: [Potential technical risks and mitigation plans]
- **Dependency Risks**: [External dependencies and alternatives]
- **Schedule Risks**: [Timeline risks and response strategies]
## Acceptance Criteria
### Functional Acceptance
- [ ] Feature 1: [Specific acceptance conditions]
- [ ] Feature 2: [Specific acceptance conditions]
- [ ] Feature 3: [Specific acceptance conditions]
### Quality Standards
- [ ] Code Quality: [Code standards and review requirements]
- [ ] Test Coverage: [Testing requirements and coverage]
- [ ] Performance Metrics: [Performance test pass criteria]
- [ ] Security Review: [Security review requirements]
### User Acceptance
- [ ] User Experience: [UX acceptance criteria]
- [ ] Documentation: [Documentation delivery requirements]
- [ ] Training Materials: [If needed, training material requirements]
## Execution Phases
### Phase 1: Preparation
**Goal**: Environment preparation and technical validation
- [ ] Task 1: [Specific task description]
- [ ] Task 2: [Specific task description]
- **Deliverables**: [Phase deliverables]
- **Time**: [Estimated time]
### Phase 2: Core Development
**Goal**: Implement core functionality
- [ ] Task 1: [Specific task description]
- [ ] Task 2: [Specific task description]
- **Deliverables**: [Phase deliverables]
- **Time**: [Estimated time]
### Phase 3: Integration & Testing
**Goal**: Integration and quality assurance
- [ ] Task 1: [Specific task description]
- [ ] Task 2: [Specific task description]
- **Deliverables**: [Phase deliverables]
- **Time**: [Estimated time]
### Phase 4: Deployment
**Goal**: Release and monitoring
- [ ] Task 1: [Specific task description]
- [ ] Task 2: [Specific task description]
- **Deliverables**: [Phase deliverables]
- **Time**: [Estimated time]
---
**Document Version**: 1.0
**Created**: {timestamp}
**Clarification Rounds**: {clarification_rounds}
**Quality Score**: {quality_score}/100
- [ ] format)