PRD (Product Requirements Document)

Overview

The PRD (Product Requirements Document) consolidates the planning work saved in your project into a single, structured document. It helps your team align on scope, requirements, decisions, and development handoff.

Create Or Open The PRD

There are two ways to trigger PRD generation:

1. From the project flow -- After completing the required planning steps, click Generate PRD when AlphaTales shows it as the next action.
2. From the PRD page -- If no PRD exists yet, the page displays an empty state with a Generate PRD button. Click it to start generation.

During generation, a progress banner appears at the top of the page showing the current status. The process typically takes 30 to 60 seconds. You can cancel generation at any time.

PRD Sections

The generated PRD includes the following sections:

• Description -- A high-level summary of what the product is.
• Purpose -- Why the product exists and the value it delivers.
• Problem Statement -- The specific problem being solved.
• Target Users -- Who the product is built for.
• Features -- The planned feature set derived from your project data.
• User Stories -- Scenarios describing how users interact with the product.
• Success Metrics -- Measurable criteria for evaluating the product's success.
• Assumptions & Constraints -- Known assumptions and limitations.

Each section is rendered as formatted content with headings, lists, and tables where appropriate.

Viewing the PRD

The PRD page displays the product name as the document title, along with the generation date and version number. Below the header, the full document renders in a clean, readable layout.

Tip: Scroll through the document to review all sections. The PRD is designed to be read top-to-bottom as a complete specification.

Editing the PRD

To edit the PRD, open the actions menu (the three-dot icon next to the Regenerate button) and select Edit PRD. This opens a rich text editor with a toolbar for formatting text, adding headings, creating lists, and more.

Make your changes directly in the editor. When you are done:

• Click Save to persist your changes.
• Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the read-only view.

The PRD is stored as a single document, so all sections are editable in one continuous editor session.

Warning: Regenerating the PRD replaces the entire document, including any manual edits you have made. Consider exporting a copy before regenerating.

Exporting the PRD

From the actions menu, you can export the PRD in three formats:

• PDF -- A formatted document suitable for sharing with stakeholders.
• DOCX -- A Word document for teams that work in Microsoft Office.
• Markdown -- A plain-text format useful for developer documentation and version control.

Click the desired format and the file downloads to your device.

Using the PRD for Team Alignment

Share the PRD with your team to ensure everyone understands the product scope, target users, and success criteria. The document serves as a reference point during feature planning, design reviews, and sprint planning.

Because the PRD is generated from your project breakdown, market research, workflow alignment, and application workflow data, it provides a single source of truth that stays connected to your project's earlier stages.

Next Steps

With your PRD in place, move to the Features section to start defining, creating, and managing the individual features that will bring your product to life.