feature-design-assistant

SKILL.md

Structured dialogue tool for collaboratively designing features, APIs, and architecture through phased information gathering and validation.

Guides through six phases: context discovery, requirements gathering, approach exploration, design presentation, documentation, and execution handoff

Uses batched multi-question prompts to efficiently collect requirements across core goals, technical layers, quality attributes, integrations, and dependencies

Generates 2-3 design approach options with pros/cons, then validates user preference before proceeding to detailed design sections

Produces design documents and implementation task checklists with priority, phase, time estimates, and file references for immediate handoff to execution

Feature Design Assistant

Help turn ideas into fully formed designs and specs through structured information gathering and collaborative validation.

Announce at start: "I'm using the feature-design-assistant skill to design this feature."

Phase 1: Context Discovery

First, explore the codebase to understand:

Project structure and tech stack

Existing patterns and conventions

Related features or modules

Recent changes in relevant areas

Phase 2: Structured Information Gathering

Use AskUserQuestion to batch collect information efficiently. Each call can ask up to 4 questions.

Round 1: Core Requirements (4 questions)