Project Intake
Organize scattered project inputs into structured documentation, clarifying project boundaries and known/unknown items.
<HARD-GATE> Do not generate `docs/00-intake.md` until you have confirmed the following from the user: - At least one concrete input (PRD draft, prototype, description, or repo link) - A one-sentence project goal (or enough context to infer one) If inputs are too vague to produce a meaningful intake doc, ask first — do not assume. </HARD-GATE>Workflow
- Scan whatever the user has provided — extract project goal, available inputs, and visible gaps
- If the goal is unclear or no concrete inputs exist, ask one question to unblock (e.g., "What problem is this project solving?")
- Ask one follow-up question at a time until you have enough to fill all 8 sections
- Write
docs/00-intake.mdto disk (createdocs/directory if needed) - Report the file path and ask if anything needs adjusting
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- User mentions "new project", "new feature", "build something"
- User provides PRD draft, prototype, screenshots, Figma links
- User describes ideas without formal documentation
- Team needs to clarify "what's known vs what's unknown"
- Before any detailed design work begins
Input Types
This skill processes the following input types (not all required, but will identify and document):
- Initial PRD or requirement description
- Prototype demos (Figma, HTML demo, screenshots, videos)
- Interaction specifications or user flow diagrams
- Existing code repositories or modules
- User's verbal descriptions or supplementary notes
- Competitive analysis or reference cases
Output Document
Generate docs/00-intake.md (create docs directory if it doesn't exist)
Document Structure
Organize content with the following structure, keeping each section concise:
1. Project Goal (One Sentence)
Express the core project goal in one sentence. No more than two lines.
2. Current Available Inputs
List all provided inputs including:
- PRD/requirement documents (if any)
- Prototype/design files or links
- Code repositories or modules
- User's supplementary descriptions
Mark the status of each item: "completed" or "draft/initial"
3. Missing Inputs
List inputs required for project kickoff but not yet provided, such as:
- Key business process diagrams
- User role definitions
- Success criteria
- Existing system boundaries
4. Confirmed Primary Roles
List user roles or system roles involved. No need for detailed permission definitions.
5. Confirmed Primary Modules
List identified core functional modules or system components.
6. Demo Reference Type
Clearly mark:
- Visual Reference: Demo serves as UI/visual style reference only, not representing interaction behavior
- Behavior Reference: Demo shows complete user interaction flow, behaviors need to be implemented
7. Existing Code/Repository Boundaries
If existing code exists:
- Related repositories or modules
- Technology stack of the code
- Which parts might be reused
8. Unresolved Items List
List all items that are not yet determined and need clarification. One sentence per item.
Writing Principles
- Keep it concise: 3-5 lines per section, don't expand into details
- Lock down boundaries: Focus on clarifying "known vs unknown", not writing detailed requirements
- Distinguish facts from assumptions: Mark what user confirmed vs what's inferred
- Don't write PRD: Don't expand business processes or feature details here - these belong in PRD phase
Completion Criteria
Ensure at completion:
- Project goal clearly expressed in one sentence
- All available inputs listed with status marked
- Missing inputs clearly listed, team knows what to collect next
- Confirmed roles and modules listed
- Demo reference type clearly marked
- Code boundaries identified (if applicable)
- All unresolved items listed
Output Location
If user doesn't specify output location, default to:
docs/00-intake.md
Follow user's specified location if provided.
Always write the file to disk. Do not output the intake document only in the conversation.