breakdown-feature-implementation
github/awesome-copilot
Generate detailed feature implementation plans following Epoch monorepo structure and SaaS best practices.
What is breakdown-feature-implementation?
A prompt-based skill that helps engineers create comprehensive technical implementation plans for features in large-scale SaaS applications. Use it when you need to translate a Feature PRD into a detailed, architecture-aware implementation roadmap with system diagrams, database schemas, API specs, and frontend component hierarchies.
- Generates structured implementation plans in Markdown with system architecture diagrams using Mermaid
- Creates entity-relationship diagrams for database schema design with indexing and migration strategies
- Produces complete API specifications with tRPC endpoints, authentication, and error handling
- Documents frontend component hierarchies using shadcn/ui with state management patterns
- Provides technology stack rationale and integration point definitions for monorepo structures
- Includes deployment architecture, scalability considerations, and security/performance requirements
How to install breakdown-feature-implementation
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill breakdown-feature-implementation- A Feature PRD (Product Requirements Document) in Markdown format
- Familiarity with Epoch monorepo structure (apps/, services/, packages/ folders)
- Understanding of your tech stack (tRPC, shadcn/ui, Zustand, Stack Auth, Docker)
How to use breakdown-feature-implementation
- 1.Prepare your Feature PRD document with clear goals and requirements
- 2.Provide the PRD content when prompted by the skill
- 3.Review the generated implementation plan Markdown output
- 4.Customize the system architecture diagram to match your specific infrastructure
- 5.Adapt the database schema design to your actual data model needs
- 6.Refine API endpoint specifications based on your authentication and validation requirements
- 7.Adjust the component hierarchy to match your actual UI/UX design
- 8.Use the plan as a reference document for development team task breakdown
Use cases
- Breaking down a Feature PRD into actionable technical tasks for engineering teams
- Planning feature implementation across frontend, backend, and database layers simultaneously
- Documenting system architecture decisions and integration points before development begins
- Creating implementation roadmaps for features in Epoch monorepo-structured projects
- Establishing clear API contracts and component specifications for distributed team collaboration
- Senior/staff engineers planning feature implementations
- Engineering leads creating technical specifications from product requirements
- Teams using Epoch monorepo structure or similar multi-app/service/package layouts
- SaaS product teams needing comprehensive implementation documentation
- Developers using tRPC, shadcn/ui, Zustand, and Stack Auth in their stack
breakdown-feature-implementation FAQ
No. The skill generates pseudocode only for technical situations and focuses on planning, architecture diagrams, specifications, and documentation. Actual implementation is left to developers.
Yes, the core planning methodology applies to any project structure. You may need to adapt the folder structure examples to match your repository layout.
The skill provides a template structure. You should customize the technology stack selection section and component specifications to match your actual tools and frameworks.
The output is a Markdown file intended for `/docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/implementation-plan.md`, but you can save it wherever your documentation structure requires.
The skill generates full endpoint specifications including request/response formats with TypeScript types, authentication requirements, error handling strategies, and rate limiting considerations.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from github/awesome-copilot.
name: breakdown-feature-implementation description: 'Prompt for creating detailed feature implementation plans, following Epoch monorepo structure.'
Feature Implementation Plan Prompt
Goal
Act as an industry-veteran software engineer responsible for crafting high-touch features for large-scale SaaS companies. Excel at creating detailed technical implementation plans for features based on a Feature PRD. Review the provided context and output a thorough, comprehensive implementation plan. Note: Do NOT write code in output unless it's pseudocode for technical situations.
Output Format
The output should be a complete implementation plan in Markdown format, saved to /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/implementation-plan.md.
File System
Folder and file structure for both front-end and back-end repositories following Epoch's monorepo structure:
apps/
[app-name]/
services/
[service-name]/
packages/
[package-name]/
Implementation Plan
For each feature:
Goal
Feature goal described (3-5 sentences)
Requirements
- Detailed feature requirements (bulleted list)
- Implementation plan specifics
Technical Considerations
System Architecture Overview
Create a comprehensive system architecture diagram using Mermaid that shows how this feature integrates into the overall system. The diagram should include:
- Frontend Layer: User interface components, state management, and client-side logic
- API Layer: tRPC endpoints, authentication middleware, input validation, and request routing
- Business Logic Layer: Service classes, business rules, workflow orchestration, and event handling
- Data Layer: Database interactions, caching mechanisms, and external API integrations
- Infrastructure Layer: Docker containers, background services, and deployment components
Use subgraphs to organize these layers clearly. Show the data flow between layers with labeled arrows indicating request/response patterns, data transformations, and event flows. Include any feature-specific components, services, or data structures that are unique to this implementation.
- Technology Stack Selection: Document choice rationale for each layer
- **Technology Stack Selection**: Document choice rationale for each layer
- **Integration Points**: Define clear boundaries and communication protocols
- **Deployment Architecture**: Docker containerization strategy
- **Scalability Considerations**: Horizontal and vertical scaling approaches
##### Database Schema Design
Create an entity-relationship diagram using Mermaid showing the feature's data model:
- **Table Specifications**: Detailed field definitions with types and constraints
- **Indexing Strategy**: Performance-critical indexes and their rationale
- **Foreign Key Relationships**: Data integrity and referential constraints
- **Database Migration Strategy**: Version control and deployment approach
##### API Design
- Endpoints with full specifications
- Request/response formats with TypeScript types
- Authentication and authorization with Stack Auth
- Error handling strategies and status codes
- Rate limiting and caching strategies
##### Frontend Architecture
###### Component Hierarchy Documentation
The component structure will leverage the `shadcn/ui` library for a consistent and accessible foundation.
**Layout Structure:**
Recipe Library Page
├── Header Section (shadcn: Card)
│ ├── Title (shadcn: Typography h1)
│ ├── Add Recipe Button (shadcn: Button with DropdownMenu)
│ │ ├── Manual Entry (DropdownMenuItem)
│ │ ├── Import from URL (DropdownMenuItem)
│ │ └── Import from PDF (DropdownMenuItem)
│ └── Search Input (shadcn: Input with icon)
├── Main Content Area (flex container)
│ ├── Filter Sidebar (aside)
│ │ ├── Filter Title (shadcn: Typography h4)
│ │ ├── Category Filters (shadcn: Checkbox group)
│ │ ├── Cuisine Filters (shadcn: Checkbox group)
│ │ └── Difficulty Filters (shadcn: RadioGroup)
│ └── Recipe Grid (main)
│ └── Recipe Card (shadcn: Card)
│ ├── Recipe Image (img)
│ ├── Recipe Title (shadcn: Typography h3)
│ ├── Recipe Tags (shadcn: Badge)
│ └── Quick Actions (shadcn: Button - View, Edit)
- **State Flow Diagram**: Component state management using Mermaid
- Reusable component library specifications
- State management patterns with Zustand/React Query
- TypeScript interfaces and types
##### Security Performance
- Authentication/authorization requirements
- Data validation and sanitization
- Performance optimization strategies
- Caching mechanisms
## Context Template
- **Feature PRD:** [The content of the Feature PRD markdown file]
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