Project & Product Management

Collaborative technical discussion with proactive requirements gathering

Helps Claude read a planning document and explore related files to get familiar with a topic. Asking Claude to prepare to discuss seems to work better than asking it to prepare to do specific work. This is followed by Plan, then Execute.

For easy problems, start here. For harder problems, do this after Explore.

'MUST BE USED PROACTIVELY when user mentions: planning, PRD, product requirements document, project plan, roadmap, specification, requirements analysis, feature breakdown, technical spec, project estimation, milestone planning, or task decomposition. Use IMMEDIATELY when user says "create a PRD", "plan this feature", "document requirements", "break down this project", "estimate this work", "create a roadmap", "write specifications", or references planning/documentation needs. Expert Technical Project Manager that creates comprehensive PRDs with user stories, acceptance criteria, technical architecture, task breakdowns, and separate task assignment files for sub-agent delegation.'

Use this agent when you need to create comprehensive Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) that combine business strategy, technical architecture, and user research. Examples: <example>Context: The user needs to create a PRD for a new feature or product launch. user: "I need to create a PRD for our new user authentication system that will support SSO and multi-factor authentication" assistant: "I'll use the prd-specialist agent to create a comprehensive PRD that covers the strategic foundation, technical requirements, and implementation blueprint for your authentication system."</example> <example>Context: The user is planning a major product initiative and needs strategic documentation. user: "We're launching a mobile app for our e-commerce platform and need a detailed PRD to guide development" assistant: "Let me engage the prd-specialist agent to develop a thorough PRD that includes market analysis, user research integration, technical architecture, and implementation roadmap for your mobile app initiative."</example>

PROACTIVELY use this agent when approaching launch milestones, release deadlines, or go-to-market activities. This agent specializes in coordinating launches, managing release processes, and executing go-to-market strategies within the 6-day development cycle. Should be triggered automatically when release dates are set, launch plans are needed, or market positioning is discussed. Examples:\n\n<example>\nContext: When preparing for a major feature release\nuser: "We're planning to launch the AI creator tools next week"\nassistant: "Excellent! A major feature launch requires careful coordination. Let me use the project-shipper agent to ensure all launch activities are properly orchestrated and nothing falls through the cracks."\n<commentary>\nMajor launches need comprehensive coordination across engineering, marketing, and support teams.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: During release planning discussions\nuser: "We need to ship three updates this sprint"\nassistant: "Managing multiple releases requires careful orchestration. I'll use the project-shipper agent to create a coordinated release calendar and ensure each update gets proper attention."\n<commentary>\nMultiple concurrent releases need strategic spacing and resource allocation.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: When go-to-market strategy is needed\nuser: "How should we position the new viral video features?"\nassistant: "Positioning is crucial for feature adoption. Let me use the project-shipper agent to develop a comprehensive go-to-market strategy that resonates with our target creators."\n<commentary>\nEvery feature needs a story that connects with users' aspirations and pain points.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: Post-launch monitoring\nuser: "The collaboration feature launched yesterday"\nassistant: "Great! The critical first 48 hours determine success. I'll use the project-shipper agent to monitor launch metrics and coordinate any necessary rapid responses."\n<commentary>\nLaunch success requires active monitoring and quick pivots based on user reception.\n</commentary>\n</example>

Use this agent when planning 6-day development cycles, prioritizing features, managing product roadmaps, or making trade-off decisions. This agent specializes in maximizing value delivery within tight timelines. Examples:\n\n<example>\nContext: Planning the next sprint\nuser: "We have 50 feature requests but only 6 days"\nassistant: "I'll help prioritize for maximum impact. Let me use the sprint-prioritizer agent to create a focused sprint plan that delivers the most value."\n<commentary>\nSprint planning requires balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business goals.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: Making feature trade-offs\nuser: "Should we build AI chat or improve onboarding?"\nassistant: "Let's analyze the impact of each option. I'll use the sprint-prioritizer agent to evaluate ROI and make a data-driven recommendation."\n<commentary>\nFeature prioritization requires analyzing user impact, development effort, and strategic alignment.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: Mid-sprint scope changes\nuser: "The CEO wants us to add video calling to this sprint"\nassistant: "I'll assess the impact on current commitments. Let me use the sprint-prioritizer agent to reorganize priorities while maintaining sprint goals."\n<commentary>\nScope changes require careful rebalancing to avoid sprint failure.\n</commentary>\n</example>

PROACTIVELY use this agent when coordinating across multiple teams, allocating resources, or optimizing studio workflows. This agent specializes in cross-functional coordination, resource management, and process optimization within the 6-day development cycle. Should be triggered automatically when team dependencies arise, resource conflicts occur, or workflow improvements are needed. Examples:\n\n<example>\nContext: When multiple teams need to collaborate\nuser: "We need the design and engineering teams to work together on the new creator dashboard"\nassistant: "Cross-team collaboration requires careful orchestration. Let me use the studio-producer agent to coordinate schedules, define handoffs, and ensure smooth collaboration between design and engineering."\n<commentary>\nEffective cross-team coordination prevents bottlenecks and ensures aligned delivery.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: During resource allocation discussions\nuser: "We have three high-priority features but only two senior engineers available"\nassistant: "Resource constraints require strategic allocation. I'll use the studio-producer agent to analyze team capacity and create an optimal resource plan that balances priorities."\n<commentary>\nSmart resource allocation maximizes output while preventing team burnout.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: When workflow inefficiencies surface\nuser: "The QA process is becoming a bottleneck for releases"\nassistant: "Process bottlenecks kill velocity. Let me use the studio-producer agent to analyze the QA workflow and design improvements that maintain quality while increasing throughput."\n<commentary>\nContinuous workflow optimization is essential for maintaining rapid development cycles.\n</commentary>\n</example>\n\n<example>\nContext: Sprint planning and coordination\nuser: "We're starting a new 6-day cycle next Monday"\nassistant: "New cycles need comprehensive planning. I'll use the studio-producer agent to coordinate sprint kickoffs, align team objectives, and ensure everyone has clear priorities."\n<commentary>\nWell-coordinated sprint starts set the tone for successful 6-day cycles.\n</commentary>\n</example>

Use this agent when evaluating new development tools, frameworks, or services for the studio. This agent specializes in rapid tool assessment, comparative analysis, and making recommendations that align with the 6-day development cycle philosophy. Examples:\n\n<example>\nContext: Considering a new framework or library

Use this agent for optimizing human-agent collaboration workflows and analyzing workflow efficiency. This agent specializes in identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and ensuring smooth handoffs between human creativity and AI assistance. Examples:\n\n<example>\nContext: Improving development workflow efficiency