Feature Intake

Parse and normalize features from text descriptions, images, and screenshots into structured requirements.

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Best use case

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

Parse and normalize features from text descriptions, images, and screenshots into structured requirements.

Teams using Feature Intake 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/feature-intake/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/methodologies/automaker/skills/feature-intake/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

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

How Feature Intake Compares

Feature / AgentFeature IntakeStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Parse and normalize features from text descriptions, images, and screenshots into structured requirements.

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

# Feature Intake

Parse and normalize features from text descriptions, images, and screenshots into structured requirements.

## Agent
Feature Planner - `automaker-feature-planner`

## Workflow
1. Parse feature title and description text
2. Analyze attached images and screenshots for UI requirements
3. Extract explicit and implicit requirements
4. Categorize feature type (UI, API, infrastructure, refactor, bugfix)
5. Estimate initial complexity
6. Extract acceptance criteria

## Inputs
- `projectName` - Project name
- `feature` - Feature object with id, title, description, attachments

## Outputs
- Parsed feature with extracted requirements, type, complexity, and acceptance criteria

## Process Files
- `automaker-feature-pipeline.js` - Stage 1
- `automaker-orchestrator.js` - Phase 1

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