# create-jtbd

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

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 290 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/project-management/create-jtbd.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/create-jtbd

## What it 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.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command project-management/create-jtbd
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/create-jtbd.md` — Call it with /create-jtbd. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/create-jtbd.md` — Call it with /prompts:create-jtbd. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/create-jtbd.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/create-jtbd.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/project-management/create-jtbd.md

## When to use it
- 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
- /create-jtbd user-onboarding
- /create-jtbd --interactive
- /create-jtbd --template

## Source text · create-jtbd.md · MIT

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```text
---
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.
```
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© davila7 · MIT · https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/project-management/create-jtbd.md

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