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Complete Problem-Based Software Requirements Specification methodology following Gorski & Stadzisz research. Use when you need to perform requirements engineering from business problems to functional requirements with full traceability.
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Complete Problem-Based Software Requirements Specification methodology following Gorski & Stadzisz research. Use when you need to perform requirements engineering from business problems to functional requirements with full traceability.
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Problem-Based SRS
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 RFC 2119 RFC 8174 when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.
Orchestrate requirements engineering using the Problem-Based SRS methodology (Gorski & Stadzisz). This skill coordinates a structured process (Step 0 through Step 5) that ensures every requirement traces back to a real business problem.
Methodology Overview
Diagram standard: Use Mermaid UML diagrams as the preferred format for all visual artifacts. Mermaid is mandatory for Software Glance (Step 2) and Software Vision (Step 4), and preferred for other steps where diagrams add value.
Stakeholder Input
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 0: BC │ → /problem-based-srs business-context
│ Business Context │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 1: CP │ → /problem-based-srs problems
│ Customer Problems│
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 2: SG │ → /problem-based-srs software-glance
│ Software Glance │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 3: CN │ → /problem-based-srs needs
│ Customer Needs │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 4: SV │ → /problem-based-srs software-vision
│ Software Vision │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 5: FR/NFR │ → /problem-based-srs functional-requirements
│ Requirements │
└──────────────────┘
Traceability Chain: FR → CN → CP (every requirement traces back to a problem)
Domain Mapping (WHY → WHAT → HOW):
| Domain | Artifact | Question Answered |
|---|---|---|
| WHY | Customer Problems (CP) | Why is the solution needed? (Business justification) |
| WHAT | Customer Needs (CN) | What outcomes must the software provide? |
| HOW | Functional Requirements (FR) | How will the system behave? |
Available Actions
The Problem-Based SRS methodology is driven by a single command — /problem-based-srs —
that dispatches to a step via an action argument. Run /problem-based-srs with no
action (or full) to orchestrate the complete methodology end-to-end.
| Action | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
business-context | /problem-based-srs business-context | Step 0: Establish structured business context and principles |
problems | /problem-based-srs problems | Step 1: Identify and classify customer problems |
software-glance | /problem-based-srs software-glance | Step 2: Create high-level solution view |
needs | /problem-based-srs needs | Step 3: Specify customer needs (outcomes) |
software-vision | /problem-based-srs software-vision | Step 4: Define software vision and architecture |
functional-requirements | /problem-based-srs functional-requirements | Step 5: Generate functional requirements |
validate | /problem-based-srs validate | Validate traceability across domains (ZigZag) |
complexity | /problem-based-srs complexity | Optional: Axiomatic Design quality analysis |
full | /problem-based-srs | Run the complete methodology (Step 0 → Step 5) |
How actions are dispatched
Each action's detailed, step-specific instructions live in a reference file next to
this skill: reference/<action>.md (the file name IS the action). When the user
invokes an action, you MUST read the matching reference file before producing any
artifact, and follow it exactly:
| Action | Reference file |
|---|---|
business-context | reference/business-context.md |
problems | reference/problems.md |
software-glance | reference/software-glance.md |
needs | reference/needs.md |
software-vision | reference/software-vision.md |
functional-requirements | reference/functional-requirements.md |
validate | reference/validate.md |
complexity | reference/complexity.md |
live | reference/live.md — opens the SRS Navigator canvas (/live) |
For a full run (bare /problem-based-srs), work through the steps in order,
reading each reference/<action>.md as you reach that step.
🔖 Identifier Notation (CANONICAL)
Every artifact ID uses dotted notation, which encodes the traceability chain in the ID itself — reading an ID tells you what it descends from:
| Artifact | Format | Example | Reads as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Problem | CP.{n} | CP.01 | the first customer problem |
| Sub-problem | CP.{n}.{m} | CP.01.1 | first facet of CP.01 |
| Sub-sub-problem (rare) | CP.{n}.{m}.{k} | CP.01.2.1 | first facet of CP.01.2 |
| Customer Need | CN.{cp}.{n} | CN.01.1 | first need addressing CP.01 |
| Functional Requirement | FR.{cp}.{cn}.{n} | FR.01.1.1 | first FR implementing CN.01.1 |
| Non-Functional Requirement | NFR.{n} | NFR.01 | the first quality requirement |
Rules:
- Always emit dotted IDs.
CP.01,CN.01.1,FR.01.1.1— neverCP.1.1for a need or other ad-hoc shapes. - An ID must state its parent.
FR.01.1.1implementsCN.01.1, which addressesCP.01. If you cannot name the parent, the artifact is not ready to be written. - Hyphen IDs (
CP-001,FR-002) are legacy. Existing specs that use them stay valid and the tooling still reads them, but do NOT produce new ones. - Reference IDs verbatim in prose (e.g. "Addresses CP.01") so traceability can be extracted automatically.
📁 Saving Progress (CRITICAL)
IMPORTANT: At each step, you MUST save the produced artifacts to files. Progress is NOT automatically saved between sessions.
⚠ File Creation Rule: ONE FILE AT A TIME
NEVER create multiple artifact files in parallel. Always create files one at a time, sequentially — wait for each file to be saved before creating the next one. Batch/parallel file creation causes JSON serialization errors in tool calls when the combined content is too large.
First Time Setup
When starting a new project, save artifacts to .spec/ by default (a hidden folder at the project root). If the user specifies a different folder or an existing artifact folder is detected (e.g., docs/srs/, requirements/), use that location instead.
Artifact File Structure
Create the following folder structure as you progress through each step:
.spec/
├── 00-business-context.md # Step 0: Business context, principles, and constraints
├── 01-customer-problems.md # Step 1: CPs (WHY)
├── 02-software-glance.md # Step 2: High-level solution view
├── 03-customer-needs.md # Step 3: CNs (WHAT)
├── 04-software-vision.md # Step 4: Architecture and scope
├── functional-requirements/ # Step 5: Individual FR files
│ ├── _index.md # FR summary and traceability matrix
│ ├── FR.01.1.1-[short-name].md # Individual FR file
│ ├── FR.01.1.2-[short-name].md # Individual FR file
│ └── ... # One file per FR
├── non-functional-requirements/ # NFR files (quality attributes)
│ ├── _index.md # NFR summary
│ ├── NFR.01-[short-name].md # Individual NFR file
│ └── ... # One file per NFR
└── traceability-matrix.md # CP → CN → FR complete mapping
Why Individual FR/NFR Files?
Each Functional Requirement and Non-Functional Requirement is saved as a separate file so that:
- Engineers can work independently on different requirements
- Version control tracks changes to individual requirements
- Code reviews can focus on specific requirements
- Traceability is maintained at the file level
- Status tracking is easier (draft, approved, implemented, tested)
FR and NFR File Templates
Both templates live in the Step 5 action file — see Individual FR File Template
and Individual NFR File Template in reference/functional-requirements.md.
Load that file before writing any requirement file so every FR/NFR has the same
shape, the same traceability table, and the same acceptance-criteria format.
Save After Each Step
After completing each step, ALWAYS:
- Create or update the corresponding file(s)
- Confirm with user that files were saved
- Show the file paths for reference
Example handoff for Step 5:
✅ Step 5 Complete: Functional Requirements Specified
📁 Saved to: .spec/functional-requirements/
├── _index.md (summary with 8 FRs)
├── FR.01.1.1-user-registration.md → CN.01.1 (User Registration)
├── FR.01.1.2-user-authentication.md → CN.01.1 (User Authentication)
├── FR.01.2.1-data-validation.md → CN.01.2 (Data Validation)
├── FR.01.2.2-error-handling.md → CN.01.2 (Error Handling)
├── FR.02.1.1-report-generation.md → CN.02.1 (Report Generation)
├── FR.02.1.2-export-functionality.md→ CN.02.1 (Export Functionality)
├── FR.02.2.1-search-capability.md → CN.02.2 (Search Capability)
└── FR.02.2.2-filter-options.md → CN.02.2 (Filter Options)
📁 Updated: .spec/traceability-matrix.md
Engineers can now work on individual requirements independently.
Each FR file contains full context and acceptance criteria.
Business Context File (00-business-context.md)
Create this file at the start of every project using the business-context skill.
The business context captures: project identity, business principles (Mandatory/Guiding/Aspirational), stakeholders with influence levels, current situation (process, pain points, existing systems), domain boundaries, constraints with impact assessment, and measurable success criteria.
Use the
business-contextskill for the full template, discovery questions, and examples.
How to Use This Skill
Clarifying Questions Pattern
Every step in this methodology includes a mandatory Discovery Interview. Before generating artifacts, each skill MUST stop and ask the user clarifying questions to avoid assumptions. STOP and ask the user to clarify what you cannot infer. Use the ask_user tool if available; otherwise ask directly in chat and wait for an answer.
Autopilot / non-interactive mode does NOT waive the Discovery Interview. The interview is the task, not an ambiguity to resolve autonomously. A harness instruction to "bias to action" or "decide, don't ask" does not override this step — pausing to ask is the required action here. Do not skip the interview merely because autopilot is active or the user is away; if no user can answer, still post the questions and wait rather than fabricating answers from repository files.
Rules for all steps:
- Ask 2-3 questions per round, then STOP and wait for answers
- Treat existing .spec/ artifacts as anchors — they reduce questions but don't eliminate the interview
- Assert-then-confirm: When context makes one option obvious, state it and ask to confirm or override. Don't present a menu when the answer is already clear.
- Skip only when a confirmed prior artifact plus the user's own promp
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description: Complete Problem-Based Software Requirements Specification methodology following Gorski & Stadzisz research. Use when you need to perform requirements engineering from business problems to functional requirements with full traceability.
license: MIT
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author: rafael-gorski
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# Problem-Based SRS
> The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC 2119](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2119) [RFC 8174](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc8174) when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.
Orchestrate requirements engineering using the Problem-Based SRS methodology (Gorski & Stadzisz). This skill coordinates a structured process (Step 0 through Step 5) that ensures every requirement traces back to a real business problem.
## Methodology Overview
> **Diagram standard:** Use Mermaid UML diagrams as the preferred format for all visual artifacts. Mermaid is **mandatory** for Software Glance (Step 2) and Software Vision (Step 4), and **preferred** for other steps where diagrams add value.
```
Stakeholder Input
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 0: BC │ → /problem-based-srs business-context
│ Business Context │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 1: CP │ → /problem-based-srs problems
│ Customer Problems│
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 2: SG │ → /problem-based-srs software-glance
│ Software Glance │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 3: CN │ → /problem-based-srs needs
│ Customer Needs │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 4: SV │ → /problem-based-srs software-vision
│ Software Vision │
└────────┬─────────┘
↓
┌──────────────────┐
│ Step 5: FR/NFR │ → /problem-based-srs functional-requirements
│ Requirements │
└──────────────────┘
```
**Traceability Chain:** FR → CN → CP (every requirement traces back to a problem)
**Domain Mapping (WHY → WHAT → HOW):**
| Domain | Artifact | Question Answered |
|--------|----------|-------------------|
| **WHY** | Customer Problems (CP) | Why is the solution needed? (Business justification) |
| **WHAT** | Customer Needs (CN) | What outcomes must the software provide? |
| **HOW** | Functional Requirements (FR) | How will the system behave? |
## Available Actions
The Problem-Based SRS methodology is driven by a **single command** — `/problem-based-srs` —
that dispatches to a step via an **action** argument. Run `/problem-based-srs` with no
action (or `full`) to orchestrate the complete methodology end-to-end.
| Action | Command | Purpose |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `business-context` | `/problem-based-srs business-context` | Step 0: Establish structured business context and principles |
| `problems` | `/problem-based-srs problems` | Step 1: Identify and classify customer problems |
| `software-glance` | `/problem-based-srs software-glance` | Step 2: Create high-level solution view |
| `needs` | `/problem-based-srs needs` | Step 3: Specify customer needs (outcomes) |
| `software-vision` | `/problem-based-srs software-vision` | Step 4: Define software vision and architecture |
| `functional-requirements` | `/problem-based-srs functional-requirements` | Step 5: Generate functional requirements |
| `validate` | `/problem-based-srs validate` | Validate traceability across domains (ZigZag) |
| `complexity` | `/problem-based-srs complexity` | Optional: Axiomatic Design quality analysis |
| `full` | `/problem-based-srs` | Run the complete methodology (Step 0 → Step 5) |
### How actions are dispatched
Each action's detailed, step-specific instructions live in a reference file next to
this skill: **`reference/<action>.md`** (the file name IS the action). When the user
invokes an action, you MUST read the matching reference file **before** producing any
artifact, and follow it exactly:
| Action | Reference file |
|--------|----------------|
| `business-context` | [`reference/business-context.md`](reference/business-context.md) |
| `problems` | [`reference/problems.md`](reference/problems.md) |
| `software-glance` | [`reference/software-glance.md`](reference/software-glance.md) |
| `needs` | [`reference/needs.md`](reference/needs.md) |
| `software-vision` | [`reference/software-vision.md`](reference/software-vision.md) |
| `functional-requirements` | [`reference/functional-requirements.md`](reference/functional-requirements.md) |
| `validate` | [`reference/validate.md`](reference/validate.md) |
| `complexity` | [`reference/complexity.md`](reference/complexity.md) |
| `live` | [`reference/live.md`](reference/live.md) — opens the SRS Navigator canvas (`/live`) |
For a **full** run (bare `/problem-based-srs`), work through the steps in order,
reading each `reference/<action>.md` as you reach that step.
## 🔖 Identifier Notation (CANONICAL)
Every artifact ID uses **dotted notation**, which encodes the traceability chain in
the ID itself — reading an ID tells you what it descends from:
| Artifact | Format | Example | Reads as |
|----------|--------|---------|----------|
| Customer Problem | `CP.{n}` | `CP.01` | the first customer problem |
| Sub-problem | `CP.{n}.{m}` | `CP.01.1` | first facet of `CP.01` |
| Sub-sub-problem (rare) | `CP.{n}.{m}.{k}` | `CP.01.2.1` | first facet of `CP.01.2` |
| Customer Need | `CN.{cp}.{n}` | `CN.01.1` | first need addressing `CP.01` |
| Functional Requirement | `FR.{cp}.{cn}.{n}` | `FR.01.1.1` | first FR implementing `CN.01.1` |
| Non-Functional Requirement | `NFR.{n}` | `NFR.01` | the first quality requirement |
**Rules:**
1. **Always emit dotted IDs.** `CP.01`, `CN.01.1`, `FR.01.1.1` — never `CP.1.1` for a
need or other ad-hoc shapes.
2. **An ID must state its parent.** `FR.01.1.1` implements `CN.01.1`, which addresses
`CP.01`. If you cannot name the parent, the artifact is not ready to be written.
3. **Hyphen IDs (`CP-001`, `FR-002`) are legacy.** Existing specs that use them stay
valid and the tooling still reads them, but do NOT produce new ones.
4. **Reference IDs verbatim in prose** (e.g. "Addresses CP.01") so traceability can be
extracted automatically.
## 📁 Saving Progress (CRITICAL)
**IMPORTANT:** At each step, you MUST save the produced artifacts to files. Progress is NOT automatically saved between sessions.
### ⚠ File Creation Rule: ONE FILE AT A TIME
**NEVER create multiple artifact files in parallel.** Always create files **one at a time, sequentially** — wait for each file to be saved before creating the next one. Batch/parallel file creation causes JSON serialization errors in tool calls when the combined content is too large.
### First Time Setup
When starting a new project, save artifacts to `.spec/` by default (a hidden folder at the project root). If the user specifies a different folder or an existing artifact folder is detected (e.g., `docs/srs/`, `requirements/`), use that location instead.
### Artifact File Structure
Create the following folder structure as you progress through each step:
```
.spec/
├── 00-business-context.md # Step 0: Business context, principles, and constraints
├── 01-customer-problems.md # Step 1: CPs (WHY)
├── 02-software-glance.md # Step 2: High-level solution view
├── 03-customer-needs.md # Step 3: CNs (WHAT)
├── 04-software-vision.md # Step 4: Architecture and scope
├── functional-requirements/ # Step 5: Individual FR files
│ ├── _index.md # FR summary and traceability matrix
│ ├── FR.01.1.1-[short-name].md # Individual FR file
│ ├── FR.01.1.2-[short-name].md # Individual FR file
│ └── ... # One file per FR
├── non-functional-requirements/ # NFR files (quality attributes)
│ ├── _index.md # NFR summary
│ ├── NFR.01-[short-name].md # Individual NFR file
│ └── ... # One file per NFR
└── traceability-matrix.md # CP → CN → FR complete mapping
```
### Why Individual FR/NFR Files?
Each Functional Requirement and Non-Functional Requirement is saved as a **separate file** so that:
1. **Engineers can work independently** on different requirements
2. **Version control** tracks changes to individual requirements
3. **Code reviews** can focus on specific requirements
4. **Traceability** is maintained at the file level
5. **Status tracking** is easier (draft, approved, implemented, tested)
### FR and NFR File Templates
Both templates live in the Step 5 action file — see **Individual FR File Template**
and **Individual NFR File Template** in `reference/functional-requirements.md`.
Load that file before writing any requirement file so every FR/NFR has the same
shape, the same traceability table, and the same acceptance-criteria format.
### Save After Each Step
**After completing each step, ALWAYS:**
1. **Create or update** the corresponding file(s)
2. **Confirm with user** that files were saved
3. **Show the file paths** for reference
Example handoff for Step 5:
```
✅ Step 5 Complete: Functional Requirements Specified
📁 Saved to: .spec/functional-requirements/
├── _index.md (summary with 8 FRs)
├── FR.01.1.1-user-registration.md → CN.01.1 (User Registration)
├── FR.01.1.2-user-authentication.md → CN.01.1 (User Authentication)
├── FR.01.2.1-data-validation.md → CN.01.2 (Data Validation)
├── FR.01.2.2-error-handling.md → CN.01.2 (Error Handling)
├── FR.02.1.1-report-generation.md → CN.02.1 (Report Generation)
├── FR.02.1.2-export-functionality.md→ CN.02.1 (Export Functionality)
├── FR.02.2.1-search-capability.md → CN.02.2 (Search Capability)
└── FR.02.2.2-filter-options.md → CN.02.2 (Filter Options)
📁 Updated: .spec/traceability-matrix.md
Engineers can now work on individual requirements independently.
Each FR file contains full context and acceptance criteria.
```
### Business Context File (00-business-context.md)
Create this file at the start of every project using the `business-context` skill.
The business context captures: project identity, business principles (Mandatory/Guiding/Aspirational), stakeholders with influence levels, current situation (process, pain points, existing systems), domain boundaries, constraints with impact assessment, and measurable success criteria.
> **Use the `business-context` skill** for the full template, discovery questions, and examples.
## How to Use This Skill
### Clarifying Questions Pattern
**Every step in this methodology includes a mandatory Discovery Interview.** Before generating artifacts, each skill MUST stop and ask the user clarifying questions to avoid assumptions. STOP and ask the user to clarify what you cannot infer. Use the ask_user tool if available; otherwise ask directly in chat and wait for an answer.
> **Autopilot / non-interactive mode does NOT waive the Discovery Interview.** The interview *is* the task, not an ambiguity to resolve autonomously. A harness instruction to "bias to action" or "decide, don't ask" does not override this step — pausing to ask is the required action here. Do not skip the interview merely because autopilot is active or the user is away; if no user can answer, still post the questions and wait rather than fabricating answers from repository files.
**Rules for all steps:**
- Ask **2-3 questions per round**, then STOP and wait for answers
- Treat existing .spec/ artifacts as anchors — they reduce questions but don't eliminate the interview
- **Assert-then-confirm:** When context makes one option obvious, state it and ask to confirm or override. Don't present a menu when the answer is already clear.
- **Skip only when** a *confirmed* prior artifact plus the user's own prompUse with my agent
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