# What Content Does the create-prd Skill Cover? > Learn what content the create-prd skill covers. This skill generates an eight-section PRD template for product teams, from concept to release, including objectives, market, solutions, and risks. - Repository: [Pawel Huryn/pm-skills](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills) - Tags: api-reference - Published: 2026-06-15 --- **The `create-prd` skill generates a comprehensive eight-section Product Requirements Document (PRD) template that guides product teams from initial concept through release planning, covering objectives, market segments, solution details, and risk management.** The `create-prd` skill in the `phuryn/pm-skills` repository provides product managers with a standardized framework for documenting product requirements. According to the source code in [`pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md), this execution skill eliminates manual formatting by producing a structured markdown template through the `write-prd` command, ensuring consistency across product teams while still allowing customization. ## Eight-Section PRD Framework The skill produces a complete document structure divided into eight distinct sections. Each section serves a specific purpose in the product lifecycle: ### 1. Summary A concise one-paragraph overview capturing the product’s purpose and the core problem it solves. This section provides stakeholders with immediate context without requiring deep technical knowledge. ### 2. Background Contextual information about market conditions, user research findings, and prior discoveries that motivate the product effort. This grounds the document in real data rather than assumptions. ### 3. Objectives Clear, measurable goals including KPIs and success metrics that define when the product achieves its intended outcomes. These metrics align engineering and business teams on deliverables. ### 4. Market Segments Identification of target user personas or market slices, including sizing and priority rankings. This ensures the solution addresses the right audience with appropriate resource allocation. ### 5. Value Propositions The unique benefits delivered to each identified segment, explicitly aligned with the objectives. This section differentiates the product from existing alternatives. ### 6. Solution Details High-level descriptions of product features, architectural decisions, and technical constraints. This bridges the gap between business requirements and implementation planning. ### 7. Release Planning Timelines, milestones, dependencies, and rollout strategies such as MVP launches followed by phased releases. This creates accountability for delivery schedules. ### 8. Risks & Assumptions Key risks, underlying assumptions, and mitigation plans requiring tracking throughout development. This proactive approach prevents surprises during execution. ## How to Use the create-prd Skill The skill is invoked via the `write-prd` command documented in [`pm-execution/commands/write-prd.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/commands/write-prd.md). Below are practical implementation patterns: Generate a fresh PRD template: ```bash pm write-prd --skill create-prd ``` This creates a markdown file [`PRD.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/PRD.md) pre-populated with the eight sections listed above. Inject external research data automatically: ```bash pm write-prd --skill create-prd --input interview_summary.txt ``` The skill inserts interview findings into the **Background** and **Value Propositions** sections based on content analysis. Convert to PDF for stakeholder distribution: ```bash pm write-prd --skill create-prd | pandoc -f markdown -t pdf -o PRD.pdf ``` ## Source Files and Implementation The `create-prd` skill implementation spans several key files within the repository: - **[`pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md)** — Contains the full skill definition, including metadata, section headings, and prompt templates that structure the output. - **[`pm-execution/commands/write-prd.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/commands/write-prd.md)** — Documents the `write-prd` command interface, including available flags like `--skill` and `--input`. - **[`README.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/README.md)** — Provides a top-level overview of all execution skills, including a brief description of `create-prd` capabilities. - **[`pm-execution/README.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/README.md)** — Offers a detailed execution-skill reference specifically listing the eight-section PRD template structure. ## Summary - The `create-prd` skill produces an **eight-section PRD template** covering Summary, Background, Objectives, Market Segments, Value Propositions, Solution Details, Release Planning, and Risks & Assumptions. - Execution occurs through the **`write-prd`** command with the `--skill create-prd` flag. - The skill definition resides in **[`pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md)**. - External input files can be automatically mapped to specific sections using the `--input` parameter. - Output format is standard markdown, enabling further processing with tools like Pandoc for PDF generation. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What command triggers the create-prd skill? The skill is triggered using `pm write-prd --skill create-prd`, as implemented in the command handler documented at [`pm-execution/commands/write-prd.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/commands/write-prd.md). This command invokes the template engine defined in the skill’s metadata file. ### Which repository file contains the complete skill definition? The complete definition, including section prompts and metadata, is stored in **[`pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/blob/main/pm-execution/skills/create-prd/SKILL.md)**. This file specifies the eight-section structure and how the `write-prd` command should render each component. ### Can the create-prd skill integrate external interview data? Yes. By appending `--input interview_summary.txt` to the command, the skill automatically inserts external findings into the **Background** and **Value Propositions** sections, streamlining the documentation of user research. ### How many sections does the generated PRD template include? The template generates exactly **eight sections**: Summary, Background, Objectives, Market Segments, Value Propositions, Solution Details, Release Planning, and Risks & Assumptions. This structure is standardized across all invocations of the skill.