A professional framework for generating complete, measurable, and actionable product requirements documents using an 8-dimension structured approach.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install requirements-spec
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install requirements-spec using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Requirements Specification?
The Requirements Specification skill is an advanced documentation engine designed to eliminate ambiguity in the development lifecycle. By utilizing a rigorous 8-dimension framework, it ensures that every product requirement document or PRD is built on the foundations of completeness and measurability. This tool helps teams using Openclaw Skills to bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution by forcing clarity on goals, scope, and risks.
Built for developers, product managers, and testers, this skill guides users through a comprehensive drafting process that covers everything from strategic alignment and user scenarios to non-functional requirements and data tracking. It transforms high-level ideas into structured, quantifiable specifications that reduce rework and align stakeholders through a single source of truth.
Requirements Specification Use Cases
- Drafting a new Product Requirements Document (PRD) from initial business concepts.
- Reviewing existing technical specifications to identify missing edge cases or non-functional needs.
- Converting user stories into detailed business flow diagrams and acceptance criteria.
- Performing risk assessments and mitigation planning for complex feature releases.
- Structuring data tracking plans to ensure feature success is measurable from day one.
How Requirements Specification Works
- Information Gathering: The agent initiates a discovery phase, asking for business context, target users, and constraints.
- Dimension-Based Construction: It guides the user through the 8 core dimensions, including background, objectives, and scope.
- Quality Check: The skill automatically audits the draft against a comprehensive checklist for each dimension to ensure no detail is overlooked.
- Quality Scoring: A final assessment is performed, rating the document quality on a scale of 1-10 to determine if it is ready for development.
Requirements Specification Setup
To activate this skill within your environment, ensure it is added to your local configuration for Openclaw Skills. You can trigger the workflow using natural language commands.
# Example of initiating a new requirement document
openclaw run requirements-spec "Draft a PRD for a new user authentication system"
Requirements Specification Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes requirements using a strict hierarchical taxonomy to ensure consistency across all Openclaw Skills documentation outputs:
| Dimension | Components Included | Output Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Background | Business Context, User Scenarios, Strategic Alignment | Markdown Text |
| 2. Objectives | SMART Goals, Priority Ranking | Quantifiable List |
| 3. Scope | In/Out of Scope, User Stories, Priority Labels | Structured List |
| 4. Detailed Flows | Business Processes, Change Highlights, Test Focus | Mermaid Diagrams |
| 5. Non-Functional | Performance, Operations SOP, Support Readiness | Technical Spec |
| 6. Data Tracking | Event Plans, Dashboard Metrics, Validation | Data Schema |
| 7. Acceptance | Functional Conditions, Post-launch Tracking | Checklist |
| 8. Risk | System/Reputation Risks, Mitigation Plans | Risk Register |
Requirements Specification Advanced Features
- Automated SMART goal validation to ensure all objectives are specific and measurable.
- Integrated Mermaid.js support for generating visual business flow diagrams.
- Comprehensive quality scoring system (8.0+ for production readiness).
- Strategic alignment mapping to connect features back to organizational goals.
- Risk-forward mitigation planning to identify technical and business bottlenecks early.
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