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ring:pre-dev-feature

Plan and execute a 5-gate pre-dev workflow for small features.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#gates#prd#ux#delivery#pre-dev
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npx skills add https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing --skill ring-pre-dev-feature-lucasmalessa
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Skill: ring:pre-dev-feature
Source: https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing/tree/main/pm-team/skills/pre-dev-feature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing --skill ring-pre-dev-feature-lucasmalessa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Small feature teams often struggle with starting a feature in a disciplined, lightweight process that still ensures alignment with architecture and product goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 5-gate pre-dev workflow designed for features that take under 2 days to implement
  • Orchestrates topology discovery, research, PRD creation with UX validation, design validation, TRD, task breakdown, and delivery planning
  • Provides a standardized, human-approval gated process to reduce rework and miscommunication

Quick Start

Describe and map your feature into the pre-dev track by collecting inputs for topology, research, PRD, UX criteria (if UI), TRD, tasks, and a delivery plan, then begin the gate sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions about ring:pre-dev-feature

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is a pre-dev workflow and why do I need gates for small features?▼

A pre-dev workflow establishes a clear, gated path before coding begins. You need gates for small features to ensure alignment with architecture and product goals, reducing rework and miscommunication through standardized approvals.

How do I plan a pre-dev workflow for a feature that takes under 2 days to implement?▼

Plan a pre-dev workflow by mapping your feature into a 5-gate sequence: topology discovery, research, PRD creation with UX validation, design validation, TRD, task breakdown, and delivery planning to produce structured artifacts and approvals.

Can I use this 5-gate pre-dev workflow for features without a UI?▼

Yes, you can use this pre-dev workflow without a UI. The process includes UX validation criteria conditionally, allowing you to skip UI-specific steps and proceed directly through TRD, task breakdown, and delivery planning gates.

What is the best way to structure PRD and TRD creation for lightweight feature planning?▼

The best way to structure PRD and TRD creation is through a sequential gated process. You create the PRD with UX validation first, then proceed to design validation and TRD creation, ensuring technical requirements align with product goals before delivery planning.

Do I need any specific tools or dependencies to run this pre-dev planning process?▼

No specific tools or dependencies are required to run this pre-dev planning process. It is a lightweight workflow that orchestrates topology discovery, research, and document creation to establish clear governance and handoff without external dependencies.

When should I not use a lightweight 5-gate pre-dev workflow?▼

You should not use a lightweight 5-gate pre-dev workflow for large features exceeding 2 days of implementation. It is specifically designed for small features requiring a disciplined but lightweight alignment process rather than comprehensive enterprise governance.

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