Replit PRD Generator

Create comprehensive Product Requirements Documents optimized for Replit Agent to build complex applications.

When to Use

• Building complex applications with multiple features

• Need stakeholder alignment before development

• Want one-shot autonomous builds (entire app from single prompt)

• Require clear acceptance criteria and testing plans

• Working on team projects that need documentation

PRD vs Simple Prompt

Aspect Simple Prompt Full PRD

Features 1-3 4+

Pages/Screens 1-3 4+

User Roles 1 Multiple

Integrations 0-1 Multiple

Development Time < 1 hour Hours to days

Iterations Expected Minimal Multiple phases

Rule of thumb: If you can describe it in 10 lines, use a prompt. If you need structure, use a PRD.

PRD Template for Replit

[Product Name] - Product Requirements Document

1. Executive Summary

Product Name

[Name]

Version

1.0.0

Last Updated

[Date]

One-Line Description

[What it is and who it's for in one sentence]

Problem Statement

[What problem does this solve? Why does it matter?]

Success Metrics

• [Metric 1: e.g., "User can complete core task in under 2 minutes"]
• [Metric 2: e.g., "Zero critical bugs in core user flows"]
• [Metric 3: e.g., "Page load time under 3 seconds"]

2. User Personas

Persona 1: [Name/Role]

• Description: [Who they are]
• Goals: [What they want to achieve]
• Pain Points: [What frustrates them currently]
• Tech Comfort: [Low/Medium/High]

Persona 2: [Name/Role]

• Description: [Who they are]
• Goals: [What they want to achieve]
• Pain Points: [What frustrates them currently]
• Tech Comfort: [Low/Medium/High]

3. Technical Specifications

Tech Stack

Architecture Overview

[Text diagram or description of system architecture]

Third-Party Integrations

Environment Variables Required

4. Data Model

Entity: [EntityName]

Entity Relationships

User (1) ----< (many) Posts Post (1) ----< (many) Comments User (1) ----< (many) Comments

Database Indexes

• [table].[column] - For [use case]
• [table].[column] - For [use case]

5. Feature Specifications

Feature 1: [Feature Name]

Description

[What this feature does]

User Stories

• As a [role], I want to [action] so that [benefit]
• As a [role], I want to [action] so that [benefit]

Functional Requirements

UI Components

• [Component 1]: [Description and behavior]
• [Component 2]: [Description and behavior]

API Endpoints

Validation Rules

• [Field]: [Rule, e.g., "Email must be valid format"]
• [Field]: [Rule, e.g., "Password minimum 8 characters"]

Error Handling

Feature 2: [Feature Name]

[Repeat structure above]

6. UI/UX Specifications

Design System

• Primary Color: [Hex code]
• Secondary Color: [Hex code]
• Background: [Hex code]
• Text: [Hex code]
• Font Family: [Font name]
• Border Radius: [Value, e.g., 8px]

Page Layouts

Page: [Page Name]

• Route: /[path]
• Layout: [Description]
• Components:
  • [Component 1]
  • [Component 2]
• State: [What state this page manages]

Navigation Structure

Home (/) ├── Dashboard (/dashboard) ├── [Section] (/[path]) │ ├── [Subsection] (/[path]/[subpath]) │ └── [Subsection] (/[path]/[subpath]) └── Settings (/settings)

Responsive Breakpoints

7. User Flows

Flow 1: [Flow Name]

Start → [Step 1] → [Step 2] → [Decision Point] ├── Yes → [Step 3a] → End └── No → [Step 3b] → End

Detailed Steps:

1. User [action] on [page/component]
2. System [response/validation]
3. User sees [feedback/result]
4. [Continue...]

Flow 2: [Flow Name]

[Repeat structure]

8. Non-Functional Requirements

Performance

• Page load time: < [X] seconds
• API response time: < [X] ms
• Support [X] concurrent users

Security

• Input sanitization on all forms
• HTTPS only
• SQL injection prevention (parameterized queries)
• XSS prevention
• CSRF tokens on forms
• Rate limiting on auth endpoints

Accessibility

• Keyboard navigable
• Screen reader compatible
• Color contrast ratio 4.5:1 minimum
• Focus indicators visible

Browser Support

• Chrome (latest 2 versions)
• Firefox (latest 2 versions)
• Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Edge (latest 2 versions)

9. Scope Boundaries

In Scope (MVP)

• [Feature/capability 1]
• [Feature/capability 2]
• [Feature/capability 3]

Out of Scope (Future)

• [Feature/capability 1] - Reason: [why deferred]
• [Feature/capability 2] - Reason: [why deferred]

Explicit Non-Goals

• [Thing this product will NOT do]
• [Thing this product will NOT do]

10. Acceptance Criteria

Feature 1: [Name]

• [Testable criterion 1]
• [Testable criterion 2]
• [Testable criterion 3]

Feature 2: [Name]

• [Testable criterion 1]
• [Testable criterion 2]

Overall Application

• All pages load without errors
• All forms validate correctly
• All API endpoints return expected responses
• Mobile layout is functional
• No console errors in production

11. Development Phases

Phase 1: Foundation (Checkpoint 1)

Goal: Basic structure and auth

• Project setup with tech stack
• Database schema and migrations
• Authentication flow
• Basic navigation/layout

Phase 2: Core Features (Checkpoint 2)

Goal: Primary functionality

• [Core feature 1]
• [Core feature 2]

Phase 3: Polish (Checkpoint 3)

Goal: UX and edge cases

• Error handling
• Loading states
• Responsive design
• Form validations

Phase 4: Launch (Checkpoint 4)

Goal: Production ready

• Final testing
• Performance optimization
• Security review
• Documentation

12. Risks and Mitigations

13. Appendix

Wireframes/Mockups

[Links or embedded images]

Reference Applications

• App name - Similar [feature/design]
• App name - Similar [feature/design]

API Documentation Links

Glossary

Procedure

Step 1: Gather High-Level Requirements

Ask the user:

• What is the product and who is it for?

• What are the 3-5 most important features?

• Any specific tech requirements or preferences?

• Any reference apps or designs to emulate?

Step 2: Define User Personas

For each user type:

• Who are they?

• What do they need to accomplish?

• What's their technical skill level?

Step 3: Detail Features

For each feature, extract:

• User stories

• UI components needed

• Data required

• API endpoints

• Validation rules

• Error scenarios

Step 4: Design Data Model

• List all entities

• Define all fields with types and constraints

• Map relationships

• Identify required indexes

Step 5: Specify UI/UX

• Color palette

• Page layouts

• Navigation structure

• Responsive behavior

• Key interactions

Step 6: Define User Flows

Document step-by-step:

• Happy path

• Error paths

• Edge cases

Step 7: Set Acceptance Criteria

Create testable checkboxes for:

• Each feature

• Overall functionality

• Performance requirements

Step 8: Plan Development Phases

Break into 3-4 phases with:

• Clear goals

• Specific deliverables

• Checkpoint criteria

Step 9: Present Draft PRD

PRD Draft: [Product Name]

Complexity: [Low/Medium/High] Estimated Phases: [Number] Primary Persona: [Name]

[Full PRD content]

Usage Instructions

1. Copy entire PRD to Replit Agent
2. Use Plan Mode first to review Agent's approach
3. Approve plan and start Phase 1
4. Create checkpoint after each phase
5. Review and iterate before next phase

Ready to proceed?

Step 10: Provide Iteration Guidance

After PRD delivery:

• How to use Plan Mode effectively

• When to create checkpoints

• How to handle deviations

Output Format

[Product Name] PRD

Quick Reference

[Full PRD following template]

Replit Agent Instructions

Mode: Start in Plan Mode

Phase 1 Prompt: "Review this PRD and create a development plan for Phase 1: [Phase 1 Goal]. Don't start building yet - just outline your approach."

Build Prompt (after plan approval): "Proceed with Phase 1 implementation. Create a checkpoint when complete."

Subsequent Phases: Repeat plan → build → checkpoint cycle for each phase.

Rules

• ALWAYS include acceptance criteria — Every feature needs testable conditions

• ALWAYS define data model — Schema before code

• ALWAYS specify error handling — Every feature's error scenarios

• ALWAYS break into phases — 3-4 phases with clear checkpoints

• NEVER leave fields vague — Every input has type, constraints, validation

• NEVER skip security requirements — Always include security section

• PREFER reference apps — Concrete examples over abstract descriptions

Additional Resources

See reference files:

• references/prd-examples.md — Complete PRD examples for different app types