Create Roadmap

Overview

Generate a Now/Next/Later roadmap where every item ties to a measurable outcome, not just a feature name. This format communicates strategic intent without false precision on dates, and forces prioritization by time horizon and confidence level.

Workflow

1. Read product context -- Scan .chalk/docs/product/ for the product profile, PRDs, JTBD docs, and metrics frameworks. Check .chalk/docs/engineering/ for architecture constraints and tech debt items. These inform what is feasible and what matters.

2. Parse scope -- Extract from $ARGUMENTS the product area, theme, or time horizon to roadmap. If unspecified, create a full-product roadmap using all available context.

3. Determine the next file number -- Read filenames in .chalk/docs/product/ to find the highest numbered file. The next number is highest + 1.

4. Categorize items into time horizons:

   • Now (current cycle, high confidence): Actively being built or about to start. Clear problem definition, validated need, committed resources.
   • Next (1-2 cycles out, medium confidence): Problem is understood, solution is taking shape, not yet committed.
   • Later (future, low confidence): Strategic bets, exploration areas, things that depend on learning from Now/Next.