vibe-prd: Enterprise AI Documentation Generator - 22 Professional Templates in Minutes

Posted on Sep 19, 2025

How we built an enterprise-grade AI documentation generator that transforms a simple project description into 22 professional documents in minutes. From PRDs to deployment checklists, vibe-prd eliminates documentation bottlenecks for teams of any size.

The Documentation Problem

Every development team faces the same challenge: comprehensive documentation takes weeks, but shipping without it leads to chaos. Traditional approaches force impossible choices:

Rush to market → Skip documentation → Technical debt and confused teams
Document everything → Weeks of delay → Missed opportunities
Compromise quality → Inconsistent formats → Poor stakeholder communication

vibe-prd solves this with AI-powered document generation that creates enterprise-grade documentation in minutes, not weeks.

What is vibe-prd?

vibe-prd is an open-source AI documentation generator that creates 22 enterprise-grade project documents using AI assistants. It works natively with Claude Code CLI and Cursor IDE with zero dependencies or complex setup.

Key Statistics

22 Professional Templates covering product strategy through deployment
4 Workflow Options for different team preferences
Zero Dependencies - no Docker, complex installs, or vendor lock-in
Enterprise CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions
Apache 2.0 License - fully open source

The 22-Document Enterprise Suite

Product & Strategy (5 docs)

PRD - Product Requirements Document
Market Research - Competitive analysis & market sizing
Competitor Analysis - SWOT analysis & positioning
User Personas - Target audience profiling
Project Brief - Executive summary & charter

Technical Architecture (4 docs)

Architecture Decision Records (ADR) - Technical decisions & rationale
System Architecture - Technical design & infrastructure
Frontend Specification - UI/UX technical requirements
Operational Readiness - Production deployment checklist

User Experience (3 docs)

User Stories - Feature requirements from user perspective
User Journeys - End-to-end user experience mapping
Acceptance Criteria - Definition of done for features

Development Workflow (5 docs)

Task Generation - Implementation breakdown
Task Processing - Development workflow management
Risk Register - Risk identification & mitigation
Brainstorming - Ideation & concept development
Metrics Dashboard - KPI tracking & analytics

Quality Assurance (5 docs)

Test Plan - Comprehensive testing strategy
QA Gates - Quality checkpoints & criteria
Release Plan - Deployment strategy & rollout
Post-Mortem - Issue analysis & lessons learned
Usability Testing - User testing protocols & playbooks

Four Workflow Options

1. Claude One-Paste Quickstart ⚡

Perfect for rapid prototyping and Claude Code users

Paste the contents of CLAUDE_ONE_PASTE.md into Claude Code
Type /new-project and answer 3 questions
Documentation generates under ~/ai-dev/completed-docs/<project-name>/

Use case: Solo developers and small teams who want zero-setup documentation generation.

2. /new-project Command 🎯

Intelligent conversation-based generator for Claude Code

Setup: Copy command file to ~/.claude/commands/
Usage: Type /new-project in any Claude Code conversation
Questions: Starting point (greenfield/brownfield), audience (startup/business/enterprise), scope (mvp/standard/comprehensive)
Output: Automatic documentation set generation

Scope Options:

MVP (4 docs): PRD, Tasks, Project Brief, Brainstorming
Standard (12 docs): Core product, technical, and UX documentation
Comprehensive (22 docs): Complete enterprise documentation suite

3. Cursor IDE Integration 🎨

Structured workflow for IDE-first teams

Copy .cursorrules/new-project.mdc to project’s .cursorrules/ directory
Use command: @new-project "my-app" mvp
Documentation generates under completed-docs/

Use case: Development teams using Cursor IDE who want integrated documentation workflows.

4. Enterprise Pipeline 🏢

Structured intake and governance for organizations

make enterprise PROJECT="my-project"                    # Interactive 17-question intake
make enterprise-ci PROJECT="my-project" ANSWERS="..."   # CI/automation with fixture data

Enterprise Features:

17-question structured intake with multi-input modes
Automated header injection with project metadata
CI/CD integration via GitHub Actions workflow
Governance controls with CODEOWNERS and PR templates

Technical Architecture

Repository Structure

~/ai-dev/                         # Clean, organized AI development workspace
├── professional-templates/       # 22 master templates (read-only)
│   ├── 01_prd.md                 # Product Requirements Document
│   ├── 02_adr.md                 # Architecture Decision Record
│   └── ... (20 more)             # Complete enterprise suite
├── completed-docs/               # Generated project documentation
│   ├── <your-project>/          # Individual project folders
│   └── index.md                 # Project summaries
├── docs/                        # Comprehensive documentation
├── .cursorrules/               # Cursor IDE integration workflows
├── form-system/                # Interactive form interface
├── scripts/                    # Automation scripts
└── .github/workflows/          # CI/CD pipelines

Key Features

AI Questioning Engine

Targeted follow-up questions to extract information needed for comprehensive documentation
Deductive reasoning to fill gaps in project information
Context-aware prompting based on project type and scope

Dynamic Date Management

All templates include {{DATE}} placeholders for automatic timestamp insertion
Consistent formatting across all generated documents

Enterprise Integration

No vendor lock-in - works with existing development workflows
Scales from solo projects to enterprise teams
CI/CD ready with GitHub Actions integration

Quality Assurance & Governance

Continuous Integration

Enterprise E2E workflow validates all documentation generation paths
Template Validation ensures all 22 templates remain functional
Accessibility and Performance audits (advisory-only)

Enterprise Governance

Branch protection with required reviews for enterprise-critical paths
CODEOWNERS file ensures proper review for sensitive changes
Linear history enforcement for audit trails

Real-World Impact

Speed Comparison

Documentation Method	Time Required	Quality Level	Consistency
vibe-prd	Minutes	Enterprise-grade	Perfect (template-based)
Traditional Tools	Hours per document	Basic formats	Variable
Manual Documentation	Days/weeks	Inconsistent	Highly variable

Use Cases

Startup Teams

Challenge: Need professional documentation without enterprise overhead
Solution: MVP and Standard tiers provide essential docs without complexity
Result: Professional investor presentations and development roadmaps

Enterprise Organizations

Challenge: Standardize documentation across multiple teams
Solution: Enterprise pipeline with governance controls and CI/CD integration
Result: Consistent documentation quality and reduced onboarding time

Solo Developers

Challenge: Professional documentation for client projects and portfolios
Solution: Claude One-Paste quickstart for rapid generation
Result: Professional project portfolios and clear client deliverables

Product Managers

Challenge: Comprehensive requirements gathering and stakeholder communication
Solution: Complete product strategy and UX documentation suite
Result: Clear requirements, user journeys, and acceptance criteria

Implementation Examples

SaaS Product Documentation

Input: “Building a customer support chatbot with Slack integration” Output: 22 comprehensive documents including:

PRD with feature specifications
Architecture diagrams for Slack API integration
User journeys for support workflows
Test plans for chatbot accuracy
Deployment strategies for enterprise clients

Mobile App Documentation

Input: “iOS fitness tracking app with social features” Output: Complete documentation suite covering:

User personas for fitness enthusiasts
Technical architecture for health data integration
User stories for social sharing features
QA gates for App Store approval
Operational readiness for scaling

Open Source & Community

GitHub Presence

Repository: github.com/jeremylongshore/vibe-prd
License: Apache 2.0 (fully open source)
Contributors: Growing community with core contributor Stuology

Contribution Opportunities

Template Development: New documentation types and industry-specific templates
Workflow Enhancement: Additional AI assistant integrations
Enterprise Features: Advanced governance and compliance tools
Community Examples: Real-world usage patterns and case studies

Roadmap

VS Code Extension - Native IDE integration beyond Cursor
Team Collaboration - Multi-user project documentation
Custom Template Builder - Create organization-specific template sets
API Integration - Programmatic documentation generation
Multi-AI Support - Gemini, GPT-4, and extended Anthropic Claude support

Getting Started

Quick Start (2 minutes)

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/jeremylongshore/vibe-prd.git ~/ai-dev
cd ~/ai-dev

Verify templates:

make verify  # Confirms all 22 templates are ready

Choose your workflow:
- Claude Code: Use /new-project command
- Cursor IDE: Copy .cursorrules/ files
- Enterprise: Run make enterprise

Verification Commands

make verify      # Verify all 22 templates exist
make tree        # Show complete repository structure
ls -la professional-templates/ | wc -l  # Should show 22 templates

Technical Deep Dive

Template Architecture

Each of the 22 templates follows a consistent structure:

Metadata header with project information
Dynamic placeholders for AI-generated content
Cross-references to related documents
Standardized formatting for enterprise presentation

AI Integration Points

Claude Code CLI native commands
Cursor IDE .cursorrules integration
Deductive reasoning for gap-filling
Context preservation across document generation

Enterprise Security

No external dependencies - everything runs locally
Template-based generation - no arbitrary code execution
Version control friendly output
Audit trail through Git history

Why vibe-prd Matters

The Documentation Gap

Most teams fall into one of these traps:

Skip documentation → Technical debt and team confusion
Over-engineer documentation → Analysis paralysis and delayed shipping
Inconsistent quality → Stakeholder confusion and poor handoffs

The vibe-prd Solution

Speed without compromise: Enterprise-quality documentation in minutes
Consistency by default: Template-based generation ensures uniform quality
Scalable workflows: From solo developers to enterprise teams
AI-enhanced intelligence: Smart questioning and gap-filling

Conclusion

vibe-prd represents a fundamental shift in how teams approach documentation. Instead of choosing between speed and quality, teams can have both. Instead of inconsistent formats across projects, teams get enterprise-grade consistency by default.

The 22-template suite covers every aspect of product development, from initial strategy through post-deployment analysis. The four workflow options ensure that whether you’re a solo developer using Claude Code or an enterprise team with governance requirements, vibe-prd fits your process.

Most importantly, vibe-prd is completely open source. The Apache 2.0 license means teams can customize, extend, and contribute back to the community. This isn’t just a tool—it’s a new approach to making professional documentation accessible to every development team.

Try vibe-prd Today

Clone: git clone https://github.com/jeremylongshore/vibe-prd.git ~/ai-dev
Verify: make verify
Generate: Use your preferred workflow to create comprehensive documentation

Transform your project documentation from a weeks-long bottleneck into a minutes-long competitive advantage.

Resources & Links

GitHub Repository: vibe-prd
Documentation: Complete guides in /docs directory
Issues & Support: GitHub Issues
Community: GitHub Discussions
Contact: jeremy@intentionsolutions.com

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