Perform a short PRD precheck, present issues and questions, then implement only after the user confirms or adjusts the PRD.
Workflow
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Locate the PRD and any referenced files.
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Precheck the PRD and summarize intent in 1-2 sentences.
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List findings and questions (blockers first), then ask for confirmation to proceed.
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After confirmation, implement the PRD with minimal, consistent changes.
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Validate (tests or manual steps) or state what was not run.
Precheck Checklist
Basic Checks
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Scope: Identify over-broad changes; suggest a smaller, targeted approach.
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Alignment: Flag conflicts with existing patterns or architecture; propose alternatives.
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Dependencies: Note missing hooks/providers/data sources or unclear ownership.
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Behavior: Verify flows and edge cases are specified; ask for gaps.
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Risks: Call out performance, regressions, or migration risks.
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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? Invalid transitions - What happens on illegal state changes? Concurrent modifications - How are simultaneous edits handled? Rollback scenarios - Can operations be undone? How?
Error Boundaries
Network failures - What happens when API calls fail? Timeout behavior - Are timeouts defined? What's the retry strategy? Partial failures - If step 2 of 3 fails, what happens to step 1? Error messages - Are user-facing error messages defined?
UX Boundaries
Empty states - What does the user see with no data? Loading states - How is loading indicated? Success feedback - How does the user know the action succeeded? Permission denied - What happens when user lacks permission?
Codebase Consistency Checks
Scan the codebase to verify PRD aligns with existing patterns:
# Check if PRD's proposed patterns match existing code
grep -r "pattern_from_prd" src/ --include="*.ts"
Delete strategy - Does PRD match existing soft/hard delete pattern? Error handling - Does PRD use the same error display mechanism? Component reuse - Does PRD leverage existing components? API patterns - Does PRD follow existing API conventions?
Output Format
Precheck Report Template
## PRD Precheck Report
### Summary
{1-2 sentence summary of what the PRD aims to achieve}
### ✅ Covered Edge Cases
- {List edge cases that are well-defined in the PRD}
### ⚠️ Missing Edge Cases
| Edge Case | Category | Suggested Default | Needs Confirmation |
|-----------|----------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Empty list display | UX | Use existing EmptyState | No |
| Concurrent edit | State | Last write wins | **Yes** |
### 🔴 Blockers
- {Critical issues that must be resolved before implementation}
### 🟡 Warnings
- {Non-critical issues that should be addressed}
### Questions for User
1. {Specific question about missing edge case}
2. {Specific question about ambiguous requirement}
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**Proceed as-is, or update the PRD?**
Output Expectations
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Provide a concise precheck report with questions and risks.
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Ask explicitly: "Proceed as-is, or update the PRD?"
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If no blockers, state assumptions and continue only with user approval.