Technical Spec Writer Prompt
Convert a rough feature idea into an implementation-ready spec.
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Use before scoping a feature; forces edge cases upfront. Convert a rough feature idea into an implementation-ready spec.
Turn the idea into a spec.
Idea: {{idea}}
Sections:
- Problem (2 sentences, who / why now).
- Non-goals (what we're NOT solving).
- User stories (3, with acceptance criteria).
- Data model changes.
- API surface (endpoints or server functions).
- Edge cases (5+).
- Metrics of success.
- Rollout plan.
Be specific. No 'TBD'.[Structured spec ready for engineering review]
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What does the Technical Spec Writer Prompt prompt do?
Use before scoping a feature; forces edge cases upfront.
Which AI models work with this prompt?
It is model-agnostic: it works with any capable general model. Replace the bracketed variables with your own context before running it.
How do I use this prompt?
1) Copy the prompt with the copy button. 2) Replace every bracketed variable with your real details. 3) Paste it into your AI assistant. 4) Compare the answer with the example output and ask for changes if needed.
What output should I expect?
[Structured spec ready for engineering review].
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