PRD to Issues

Break a PRD into independently-grabbable implementation issues using vertical slices (tracer bullets).

Process

1. Locate the PRD

Ask the user where the PRD lives. It might be a local file path, a GitHub wiki page, a Notion or Confluence doc, or already in the conversation. The user may also provide links to Linear issues/projects or Figma designs for additional context.

Read or fetch the PRD from wherever it lives.

2. Gather external context

If the user provided references to external tools, use the available MCP tools to pull in additional context:

• Linear: The user may provide ticket codes (e.g., EO-1234) or URLs. Fetch related issues, project details, or initiative context to understand scope, dependencies, and prior decisions.
• Figma: The user may provide a Figma URL. Fetch design context and screenshots to understand UI requirements and component boundaries for each slice.
• Notion: The user may provide page titles or URLs. Search Notion by title if no URL is given. Fetch documents for supplementary specs, notes, or research.