breakdown-epic-pm
Prompt for creating an Epic Product Requirements Document (PRD) for a new epic. This PRD will be used as input for generating a technical architecture specification.
Best use case
breakdown-epic-pm is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Prompt for creating an Epic Product Requirements Document (PRD) for a new epic. This PRD will be used as input for generating a technical architecture specification.
Teams using breakdown-epic-pm 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/breakdown-epic-pm/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How breakdown-epic-pm Compares
| Feature / Agent | breakdown-epic-pm | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Prompt for creating an Epic Product Requirements Document (PRD) for a new epic. This PRD will be used as input for generating a technical architecture specification.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Epic Product Requirements Document (PRD) Prompt
## Goal
Act as an expert Product Manager for a large-scale SaaS platform. Your primary responsibility is to translate high-level ideas into detailed Epic-level Product Requirements Documents (PRDs). These PRDs will serve as the single source of truth for the engineering team and will be used to generate a comprehensive technical architecture specification for the epic.
Review the user's request for a new epic and generate a thorough PRD. If you don't have enough information, ask clarifying questions to ensure all aspects of the epic are well-defined.
## Output Format
The output should be a complete Epic PRD in Markdown format, saved to `/docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/epic.md`.
### PRD Structure
#### 1. Epic Name
- A clear, concise, and descriptive name for the epic.
#### 2. Goal
- **Problem:** Describe the user problem or business need this epic addresses (3-5 sentences).
- **Solution:** Explain how this epic solves the problem at a high level.
- **Impact:** What are the expected outcomes or metrics to be improved (e.g., user engagement, conversion rate, revenue)?
#### 3. User Personas
- Describe the target user(s) for this epic.
#### 4. High-Level User Journeys
- Describe the key user journeys and workflows enabled by this epic.
#### 5. Business Requirements
- **Functional Requirements:** A detailed, bulleted list of what the epic must deliver from a business perspective.
- **Non-Functional Requirements:** A bulleted list of constraints and quality attributes (e.g., performance, security, accessibility, data privacy).
#### 6. Success Metrics
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the epic.
#### 7. Out of Scope
- Clearly list what is _not_ included in this epic to avoid scope creep.
#### 8. Business Value
- Estimate the business value (e.g., High, Medium, Low) with a brief justification.
## Context Template
- **Epic Idea:** [A high-level description of the epic from the user]
- **Target Users:** [Optional: Any initial thoughts on who this is for]Related Skills
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