How to Write a PRD Using AI: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples
Stop staring at blank PRD templates. Learn how to use AI to write clear, comprehensive Product Requirements Documents in hours instead of days. This practical guide shows you exactly how to do it, with real examples you can use today.
In This Guide:
Time to Complete: 45-60 minutes
Tools Needed: ChatGPT-4 or Claude (free or paid versions work)
Prerequisites & Setup
Before we start, gather these key pieces of information. You'll need them for the AI prompts:
- • Product name and brief description
- • Target user profile
- • Main problem you're solving
- • Key competitors (2-3 is enough)
- • Any technical constraints
- • Core business goals
💡 Pro Tip
Don't worry about being comprehensive yet. Quick bullet points work fine - the AI will help you expand each area through targeted questions.
Step 1: Setting Initial Context
Start by giving the AI context about your product. Copy this exact prompt, fill in your details, and paste it to your AI assistant:
"You are an experienced product manager who has written hundreds of PRDs for successful products at top tech companies. I need help writing a comprehensive PRD for [product name]. Context: - Product: [name and brief description] - Users: [target user profile] - Problem: [main problem being solved] - Competitors: [2-3 key competitors] - Constraints: [any technical constraints] - Goals: [core business goals] Help me create a structured PRD that will be clear for stakeholders and engineering teams."
Example Response:
The AI should respond with clarifying questions like:
- • "Can you specify if this is a new product or an enhancement?"
- • "What's the target timeline for this initiative?"
- • "Are there any specific regulatory requirements?"
💡 Pro Tip
Answer the AI's questions briefly but directly. The more context you provide upfront, the better the PRD will be.
Step 2: Writing Each PRD Section
Now we'll go section by section. Use this prompt for each major part of your PRD:
"Let's work on the [section name] section. Please: 1. Write the section content 2. Explain your thinking 3. Highlight what stakeholders typically look for 4. Point out common mistakes to avoid"
Executive Summary
Example AI Output:
Problem Statement
Example AI Output:
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Step 3: AI-Assisted Review & Refinement
Once you have your first draft, use these prompts to refine your PRD:
Consistency Check
"Review this PRD for consistency in terminology, formatting, and messaging. Flag any inconsistencies."
Completeness Check
"What critical information might be missing from this PRD? Consider technical, business, and user perspectives."
Clarity Check
"Review this PRD assuming you're a new team member. Highlight any areas that need more clarity or context."
Real-World Examples
Example 1: B2B SaaS Feature
Here's how a PM at a B2B SaaS company used AI to write a PRD for a new analytics dashboard:
Initial Prompt: "Writing PRD for an analytics dashboard in our B2B SaaS platform. - Product: CustomerInsights Dashboard - Users: Customer Success Managers - Problem: CSMs spend 4+ hours weekly creating customer health reports - Competitors: Gainsight, Vitally - Constraints: Must use existing data warehouse - Goals: Reduce report creation time by 75%"
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