Section 04

Lightweight PRD template

Fill this in before you prompt. Ten minutes here saves an hour of regenerating screens you didn't need.

What goes in your PRD

01Product NameShort, memorable. One line.
02ProblemWhat is painful or missing today, in plain words.
03Target UserWho is this for? Be specific.
04Business DecisionWhat decision will the app help someone make?
05Core ValueAfter using V1, what can they now do?
06Required User FlowThe 3–5 steps from open to outcome.
07Top 3 MVP FeaturesThe minimum to make the flow real.
08Data NeededWhat inputs does the app need? Where do they come from?
09Logic / ScoringRules, weights, or AI logic that produce the result.
10Out of ScopeEverything we deliberately leave out for V1.
11Demo Success CriteriaWhat you'll show in 60 seconds to prove it works.

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# Lightweight PRD — V1

Product Name:

Problem:

Target User:

Business Decision:

Core Value:

Required User Flow:
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Top 3 MVP Features:
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Data Needed:

Logic / Scoring:

Out of Scope:
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Demo Success Criteria:

Keep the whole PRD under one page. If you can't, your V1 is too big.

Don't

Don't list features. List the single flow that makes the product real, then the smallest features that support it.

PRD readiness checklist

Tick each item as your PRD takes shape. Don't start prompting until they're all green.

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