# Hedera Hackathon PRD

Turns your hackathon idea into a PRD: asks about the track, writes HACKATHON-PRD.md, then predicts your score against the judging rubric.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 549 installs · ★ 28
- Author: hedera-dev
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/hedera-dev/hedera-skills/tree/HEAD/plugins/hackathon-helper/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-03
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/hedera-hackathon-prd

## What it does

The skill runs in steps. First it asks you to paste the bounty or track description you are submitting to, so the document lines up with what judges look for. Then it asks questions in batches of 2-3: the problem, target users, your solution, why this needs Web3, which Hedera services you plan to use, team composition, MVP features and any validation you already have.

Output is a `HACKATHON-PRD.md` file in the project root. It covers Hedera integration per service, network impact estimates for accounts, MAA and TPS, a Lean Canvas, and a pitch outline you can present from. Non-goals are written out too, which keeps the team from chasing extra features mid-hackathon. After the PRD, you get a predicted score table across the seven criteria plus tips on where to spend effort first.

Two reference files back it up: `references/prd-template.md` and `references/judging-criteria.md`. If you don't have the track description handy, the skill falls back to general questions, but track alignment counts under Innovation — worth digging up the track text before you start.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add hedera-dev/hedera-skills --skill hedera-hackathon-prd -a claude-code
```
```bash
npx skills add hedera-dev/hedera-skills --skill hackathon-prd -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/hackathon-prd/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add hedera-dev/hedera-skills --skill hackathon-prd -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add hedera-dev/hedera-skills --skill hackathon-prd -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install hedera-dev/hedera-skills hackathon-prd
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add hedera-dev/hedera-skills --skill hackathon-prd -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/hedera-dev/hedera-skills --path plugins/hackathon-helper/skills/hackathon-prd
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add hedera-dev/hedera-skills --skill hackathon-prd -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/hedera-dev/hedera-skills/tree/HEAD/plugins/hackathon-helper/skills/hackathon-prd/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- draft a PRD aimed at a specific hackathon track
- map an idea onto the seven judging criteria
- estimate impact on Hedera accounts and transactions
- write down non-goals to stop scope creep
- prepare a pitch outline and next steps

## Example prompts
- help me plan my Hedera hackathon project, here is the track description
- write a hackathon spec for my project
- generate a hackathon PRD and predict my score against the criteria

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: Hedera Hackathon PRD
description: This skill should be used when the user wants to plan a Hedera hackathon project, create a PRD, write a project spec, brainstorm a hackathon idea, or structure their hackathon submission. Triggered by phrases like "hackathon project plan", "hackathon PRD", "plan my hackathon project", "hedera hackathon idea", "write a hackathon spec", "hackathon project structure", "prepare for hackathon", or "build for hackathon".
---

# Hedera Hackathon PRD Generator

Generate a comprehensive PRD for a Hedera hackathon project, structured to maximize scores across all 7 judging criteria: Innovation (10%), Feasibility (10%), Execution (20%), Integration (15%), Validation (15%), Success (20%), and Pitch (10%).

## Step 1: Gather Bounty / Track Context

Before asking any other questions, ask the participant to paste the bounty or track description they are targeting. This is critical for tailoring the PRD to what judges are specifically looking for.

Prompt them with:

> **Before we start, please paste the full description of the bounty or track you're submitting to.** This includes the track name, description, requirements, prize details, and any specific evaluation criteria. The more context you share, the better I can tailor your PRD to what the judges are looking for.
>
> If you're targeting multiple tracks, paste all of them.

Once the participant provides the bounty/track context:
- Identify specific requirements, themes, or technologies mentioned in the track
- Note any track-specific evaluation criteria beyond the standard judging rubric
- Look for preferred Hedera services, partner integrations, or use cases called out in the track
- Use this context to inform all subsequent questions and the generated PRD

If the participant doesn't have the track description handy, proceed with the general questions below but remind them that track alignment is scored under Innovation (10%) and that pasting the track details later will help refine the PRD.

## Step 2: Gather Project Information

Ask the participant the following questions interactively. Ask them in batches of 2-3 to avoid overwhelming them. Start with the essentials, then go deeper. Adapt questions based on what was already covered in the bounty/track context.

**Batch 1 - The Basics:**

1. What problem are you solving? (1-2 sentences)
2. Who experiences this problem? (target users)
3. Which hackathon track(s) are you targeting? (if not already clear from the bounty context)

**Batch 2 - The Solution:**
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