Epic Generation

Transform PRD into a technical implementation plan with architecture decisions and dependency mapping.

509 stars

Best use case

Epic Generation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Transform PRD into a technical implementation plan with architecture decisions and dependency mapping.

Teams using Epic Generation should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/epic-generation/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/methodologies/ccpm/skills/epic-generation/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/epic-generation/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How Epic Generation Compares

Feature / AgentEpic GenerationStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Transform PRD into a technical implementation plan with architecture decisions and dependency mapping.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Epic Generation

Transform PRD into a technical implementation plan with architecture decisions and dependency mapping.

## Agent
Architect - `architect`

## Workflow
1. Parse PRD and extract structured requirements
2. Define architecture decisions with ADR format
3. Specify technology approach and stack choices
4. Map internal, external, and cross-team dependencies
5. Assemble complete epic document
6. Validate epic covers all PRD requirements

## Inputs
- `projectName` - Project name
- `featureName` - Feature identifier
- `prd` - Finalized PRD from Phase 1
- `existingCodebase` - Codebase analysis for brownfield (optional)

## Outputs
- Epic document with architecture, tech approach, dependencies
- Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Dependency graph
- Validation report

## Process Files
- `ccpm-epic-planning.js` - Standalone epic planning
- `ccpm-orchestrator.js` - Phase 2 of full lifecycle

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