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create-jtbd — Claude Code command: what it does, how to install

Generates a Jobs-to-be-Done analysis document for product features without technical implementation notes or time estimates.

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --command project-management/create-jtbd
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What create-jtbd does

This slash command directs the agent to act as an experienced product manager. It inspects product context and builds a detailed JTBD breakdown. The resulting text covers core pain points, desired user outcomes, market opportunities, and statements following the "When [situation], I want [motivation], so I can [expected outcome]" pattern.

All output goes directly into product-development/current-feature/JTBD.md. The workflow expects @product-development/resources/product.md, @product-development/resources/JTBD-template.md, and @product-development/current-feature/feature.md. If the feature file is missing, the command terminates immediately and informs you.

What it helps with

  • structure user requirements into standard JTBD statements
  • document customer pain points without drifting into architecture
  • review competing solutions through the lens of user jobs
  • assess market opportunities for planned functionality

Example prompts for the agent

  • /create-jtbd user-onboarding
  • /create-jtbd --interactive
  • /create-jtbd --template

How to install create-jtbd

1claude-code-templates

npx claude-code-templates@latest --command project-management/create-jtbd

2Manually: put the files in place

.claude/commands/create-jtbd.md

Call it with /create-jtbd. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

Questions about create-jtbd

How do I install create-jtbd in Claude Code?

Run npx claude-code-templates@latest --command project-management/create-jtbd in your terminal, or place the command file directly at .claude/commands/create-jtbd.md.

What does the create-jtbd command do?

It processes feature ideas and outputs a complete Jobs-to-be-Done breakdown into product-development/current-feature/JTBD.md.

What happens if the feature file is missing?

The command looks for @product-development/current-feature/feature.md. If it cannot locate that file, it exits immediately and alerts the user.

Source text

create-jtbd.md · MIT
---
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob
argument-hint: "[feature-name] | --template | --interactive"
description: Create Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) analysis for product features
---

# Create Jobs-to-be-Done Document

You are an experienced Product Manager. Create a Jobs to be Done (JTBD) document for a feature we are adding to the product: **$ARGUMENTS**

**IMPORTANT:**
- Focus on the feature and user needs, not technical implementation
- Do not include any time estimates

## Required Documentation

1. **Product Documentation**: @product-development/resources/product.md (to understand the product)
2. **Feature Idea**: @product-development/current-feature/feature.md (to understand the feature idea)

**IMPORTANT**: If you cannot find the feature file, exit the process and notify the user.

## Task

Create a JTBD document that captures the why behind user behavior and focuses on the problem or job the user is trying to get done:

1. Use the JTBD template from `@product-development/resources/JTBD-template.md` 
2. Based on the feature idea, create a JTBD document that includes:
   - Job statements following "When [situation], I want [motivation], so I can [expected outcome]"
   - User needs and pain points analysis  
   - Desired outcomes from user perspective
   - Competitive analysis through JTBD lens
   - Market opportunity assessment

3. Output the JTBD document to `product-development/current-feature/JTBD.md`

Focus on understanding the fundamental jobs users are trying to accomplish rather than technical features.

© davila7 · MIT · davila7/claude-code-templates

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