Openpecha Product Requirements Document ( PRD ) Template
Purpose and Demographic
Define the purpose of the product and the audience it serves.
✦ Mission Statement
Briefly describe the goal or aspiration behind this product.
✦ Target Demographic
Who is the product for? What kinds of users or organizations benefit?
✦ Problem Statement
What issue or opportunity does the product aim to address?
Product Objectives
Define the goals and intended outcomes.
✦ Core Objectives
What does success look like? List clear, measurable targets.
✦ Non-Goals
Clarify what this product won’t do to avoid scope creep.
✦ Impact Areas
Explain how the product supports larger organizational or community goals.
Example Use Cases
Provide realistic scenarios of how users will interact with the product.
✦ Use Case: [Persona A]
- Example 1
- Example 2
✦ Use Case: [Persona B]
- Example 1
- Example 2
Architectural Considerations
Highlight key technical choices and structural needs.
✦ Tech Stack
Languages, frameworks, or platforms in use.
✦ System Diagram
(Optional) Include a visual or description of the architecture.
✦ Security & Privacy
State how data will be handled responsibly.
✦ Dependencies
Mention any APIs, platforms, or external tools this product relies on.
✦ Scalability & Maintenance
Describe plans to future-proof the system.
Participants
List the people involved and their roles.
✦ Working Group Members
Key contributors with their responsibilities.
✦ Stakeholders
Other teams or external partners with a vested interest.
✦ Point of Contact
Primary person responsible for communication and updates.
Project Status
Track the progress of the product over time.
✦ Current Phase
Where are we now? Planning, development, testing?
✦ Milestones
Upcoming goals, releases, or decisions.
✦ Roadmap
What’s coming next? A rough timeline of features or rollouts.
Meeting Times
When does the group meet?
✦ Regular Schedule
E.g., Every Thursday at 5PM IST via Zoom
✦ Meeting Notes
Link to running minutes, past discussions, or decisions.
What We’re Working On
We maintain a public task board with all active issues and discussions.
