# prd-implementation-precheck

This skill runs a PRD or feature spec through a checklist before implementation, surfacing edge-case gaps and blockers, then gets on with the build.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 707 installs · ★ 84
- Author: zhaono1
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/zhaono1/agent-playbook/tree/HEAD/skills/prd-implementation-precheck/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-15
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/prd-implementation-precheck

## What it does

The skill locates the PRD and any files it references, sums up the intent in a sentence or two, and produces a report: what is covered, what is missing, where the blockers are. From there it either asks questions or states its assumptions and implements. It only asks when a missing choice would change behavior, architecture, data, or external side effects.

The checklist has layers. Basic checks cover scope, conflicts with existing patterns, dependencies, behavior, and risk. Separate blocks handle edge cases: null and empty inputs, boundary values, duplicates, state transitions, rollbacks, network failures, timeouts, partial failures, empty and loading states, permission denied. One more block scans the codebase to see whether the PRD matches the delete strategy, error handling, component reuse, and API conventions already in use.

The report follows a fixed template: summary, covered edge cases, a table of missing ones with a suggested default and a confirmation flag, blockers, warnings, questions. The closing prompt about proceeding as-is or updating the PRD only appears when the answer changes the implementation. No blockers means the skill states assumptions and moves on without a redundant confirmation round. It needs file read and edit tools plus `Bash`, `Grep`, and `Glob` — without them the codebase consistency pass cannot run.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill prd-implementation-precheck -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill prd-implementation-precheck -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill prd-implementation-precheck -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install zhaono1/agent-playbook prd-implementation-precheck
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill prd-implementation-precheck -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/zhaono1/agent-playbook --path skills/prd-implementation-precheck
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zhaono1/agent-playbook --skill prd-implementation-precheck -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/zhaono1/agent-playbook/tree/HEAD/skills/prd-implementation-precheck/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- find gaps in a PRD before any code is written
- separate hard blockers from optional warnings
- check requirements against existing code patterns
- verify edge cases and rollback paths are specified
- collect questions for the spec author

## Example prompts
- precheck the PRD in docs/prd-checkout.md before implementing
- run a precheck on this feature spec and list the blockers
- check this PRD for missing edge cases and continue if there are no blockers

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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```text
---
name: prd-implementation-precheck
description: Precheck a PRD or feature specification before implementation, resolving material blockers while continuing directly when requirements are clear.
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob, AskUserQuestion
metadata:
  hooks:
    after_complete:
      - trigger: self-improving-agent
        mode: background
        reason: "Learn from implementation patterns"
      - trigger: session-logger
        mode: auto
        reason: "Log PRD implementation activity"
---

# PRD Implementation Precheck

## Overview

Perform a short PRD precheck, surface material issues, then implement. Ask the
user only when a missing choice would materially change behavior, architecture,
data, or external side effects.

## Workflow

1. Locate the PRD and any referenced files.
2. Precheck the PRD and summarize intent in 1-2 sentences.
3. List findings and questions with blockers first. If there are no material blockers, state assumptions and continue.
4. When a blocker exists, resolve it with the user before implementation.
5. Validate (tests or manual steps) or state what was not run.

## Precheck Checklist

### Basic Checks

- **Scope**: Identify over-broad changes; suggest a smaller, targeted approach.
- **Alignment**: Flag conflicts with existing patterns or architecture; propose alternatives.
- **Dependencies**: Note missing hooks/providers/data sources or unclear ownership.
- **Behavior**: Verify flows and edge cases are specified; ask for gaps.
- **Risks**: Call out performance, regressions, or migration risks.
- **Testing**: Check success criteria and test coverage; request specifics if vague.

### Edge Case Coverage Checks

Verify the PRD addresses these edge cases (mark as ⚠️ if missing):

#### Data Boundaries
- [ ] **Null/Empty handling** - What happens with empty inputs or null values?
- [ ] **Boundary values** - Are min/max limits defined? What happens at boundaries?
- [ ] **Duplicate data** - How are duplicates detected and handled?
- [ ] **Data format** - Are input formats validated? What about special characters?

#### State Boundaries
- [ ] **State transitions** - Are all valid state transitions defined?
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