How does it help with project execution order?

The skill includes dependency mapping, allowing Claude to understand which stories must be completed before others can begin.

Can I use existing documentation with this skill?

Yes, the skill includes a --from-markdown flag that allows you to convert existing markdown PRDs into the standardized JSON format.

What is the main output of Ralph PRD Builder?

It creates a structured prd.json file containing stories, priorities, acceptance criteria, and technical dependencies.

Does it validate the quality of the requirements?

Yes, it validates the JSON against a strict schema and can trigger a requirement-analyzer skill to check for clarity and completeness.

Ralph PRD Builder

Name: Ralph PRD Builder
Author: kimhons

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Generates structured, production-ready Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) with automated story mapping and schema validation.

The Ralph PRD Builder is a specialized skill designed to streamline the project planning phase by guiding users through an interactive story definition process. It constructs a validated prd.json file that includes testable acceptance criteria, dependency mapping, and priority assignments, ensuring that complex features are broken down into manageable, execution-ready tasks. This skill is essential for developers using autonomous agents who need a machine-readable source of truth to drive high-quality, consistent code generation.

Key Features

01Markdown-to-JSON conversion for legacy documentation

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03Interactive story and acceptance criteria definition

04Integrated requirement analysis for quality assurance

05Standardized JSON output with schema validation

06Automated dependency mapping for execution ordering

Use Cases

01Converting existing markdown notes into machine-readable requirements

02Validating project scope and story complexity before starting development

03Planning a new feature or project from scratch with clear milestones

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kimhons/ralph-loop-ultra ralph-prd

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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