---
name: task-prd-creator
description: Use this skill when users request new features, enhancements, bug fixes, or any work that needs planning. Creates structured task files and PRDs (Product Requirements Documents) before implementation. Activates for "I want to add X", "implement Y", "create a task for Z", "plan this feature", or any feature request.
version: 1.0.0
tags:
  - planning
  - task-management
  - prd
  - workflow
  - documentation
  - project-management
auto_activate: true
---

# Task & PRD Creator

## Overview

Create structured task files and PRDs before implementing features. This ensures proper planning, documentation, and clear scope definition.

**CRITICAL RULE:** Never implement a feature without first creating the task + PRD files and getting user approval.

## When This Activates

- "I want to add [feature]"
- "Implement [feature]"
- "Create a task for [feature]"
- "Plan this feature"
- User describes a user story
- Bug that needs tracking

## The Workflow

### Step 1: Understand Request

- **Simple task:** <1 hour, few files
- **Complex feature:** >1 hour, multiple files/systems

### Step 2: Gather Requirements

- Which app/project?
- Priority? (CRITICAL/High/Medium/Low)
- Dependencies?

### Step 3: Check Existing System

- Read architecture docs
- Search for similar implementations

### Step 4: Create Files

**Task file:** `[project]/.agent/TASKS/[task-name].md`
**PRD file:** `[project]/.agent/PRDS/[task-name].md`

### Step 5: Get Approval

Present files, explain approach, **WAIT for user approval**.

## Task File Format

```markdown
## Task: [Feature Name]

**ID:** feature-name-slug
**Label:** [App]: [Feature Name]
**Description:** Brief description
**Type:** Feature | Bug | Enhancement
**Status:** Backlog | To Do | Testing | Done
**Priority:** High | Medium | Low
**Created:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Updated:** YYYY-MM-DD
**PRD:** [Link](../PRDS/feature-name.md)
```

## Critical Rules

1. Create task file
2. Create PRD file
3. Link them together
4. Present to user
5. Get approval
6. Then implement

## Red Flags (Stop and Ask)

- Breaking changes
- Affects multiple projects
- Security implications
- Unclear requirements

## Integration

- `mvp-architect` - MVP scoping
- `planning-assistant` - Content planning
- `agent-folder-init` - Initialize .agent/ structure

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**For complete PRD template, naming conventions, status update workflow, Context7 integration, and example interactions, see:** `references/full-guide.md`