Last updated: Jul 25, 2025, 10:08 AM UTC

Product Requirements Documents (PRDs)

Generated: 2025-07-23
Status: Complete
Verified: Based on implemented features

Overview

This directory contains comprehensive Product Requirements Documents for the Convert to Markdown service. These PRDs document all features, requirements, technical specifications, and future roadmap for the product.

Document Index

Core Product Documentation

1. Core Conversion Service PRD

The foundational document defining the core document conversion capabilities, supported formats, and quality standards.

  • Covers: Excel, PDF, Word, PowerPoint conversion features
  • Key Topics: Conversion algorithms, format support, quality metrics
  • Read First: This is the primary product vision document

2. API & Technical Architecture PRD

Comprehensive technical specifications for the RESTful API and system architecture.

  • Covers: API endpoints, request/response formats, error handling
  • Key Topics: Cloud Functions architecture, scaling strategies, SDK design
  • Dependencies: Core Conversion Service PRD

3. Commercial Features & Pricing PRD

Business model, pricing tiers, and commercial feature specifications.

  • Covers: Free/Pro tier features, subscription management, usage limits
  • Key Topics: Pricing strategy, customer portal, billing integration
  • Read After: Core Service and API PRDs

Security & Infrastructure

4. Authentication & Security PRD

Security architecture, authentication methods, and compliance requirements.

  • Covers: API key management, encryption, access control
  • Key Topics: Zero-storage architecture, GDPR compliance, security standards
  • Critical: Review before deployment

5. Infrastructure & Deployment PRD

Cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and operational requirements.

  • Covers: Google Cloud setup, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring
  • Key Topics: Multi-region deployment, disaster recovery, scaling
  • Dependencies: All technical PRDs

Communication & Distribution

6. Email System PRD

Transactional email system for API key delivery and user communications.

  • Covers: Gmail API integration, email templates, delivery tracking
  • Key Topics: Welcome emails, API key distribution, anti-spam measures
  • Related: Authentication PRD

7. NPM Package Distribution PRD

NPM package specifications for programmatic usage of the conversion service.

  • Covers: Package structure, API design, version management
  • Key Topics: TypeScript support, CLI tools, SDK distribution
  • Audience: Developers integrating the package

User Experience & Analytics

8. User Experience & Documentation PRD

Documentation website, developer experience, and support systems.

  • Covers: Documentation portal, API reference, integration guides
  • Key Topics: Interactive examples, developer dashboard, support channels
  • Critical For: Developer adoption

9. Monitoring & Analytics PRD

System monitoring, usage analytics, and business intelligence requirements.

  • Covers: Performance monitoring, usage tracking, business metrics
  • Key Topics: Conversion analytics, error tracking, customer insights
  • Dependencies: Infrastructure PRD

10. Usage API PRD

Programmatic API for accessing usage statistics and analytics, replacing traditional dashboards.

  • Covers: Usage endpoints, analytics API, data export, alerting
  • Key Topics: Real-time metrics, historical data, performance analytics
  • Dependencies: API Architecture, Authentication, Commercial Features PRDs

Reading Order

For Product Managers

  1. Core Conversion Service PRD
  2. Commercial Features & Pricing PRD
  3. User Experience & Documentation PRD
  4. Monitoring & Analytics PRD

For Engineers

  1. Core Conversion Service PRD
  2. API & Technical Architecture PRD
  3. Authentication & Security PRD
  4. Infrastructure & Deployment PRD
  5. NPM Package Distribution PRD

For Security Teams

  1. Authentication & Security PRD
  2. Infrastructure & Deployment PRD
  3. Email System PRD

For Business Stakeholders

  1. Commercial Features & Pricing PRD
  2. Monitoring & Analytics PRD
  3. Core Conversion Service PRD (Executive Summary)

Document Standards

All PRDs follow a consistent structure:

  1. Executive Summary - High-level overview and key objectives
  2. User Stories - Requirements from user perspectives
  3. Functional Requirements - Detailed feature specifications
  4. Non-Functional Requirements - Performance, security, scalability
  5. Technical Specifications - Implementation details and architecture
  6. Success Metrics - KPIs and measurement criteria
  7. Dependencies - Related systems and requirements
  8. Timeline & Milestones - Implementation phases
  9. Risk Mitigation - Potential issues and solutions
  10. Future Considerations - Roadmap and expansion plans

Version History

Version Date Changes Author
1.0 2025-07-23 Initial PRD documentation created System
- - Comprehensive coverage of all implemented features -
- - Future roadmap and enhancement specifications -

Cross-References

Feature Matrix

Feature Core API Commercial Auth Email Infra NPM UX Analytics
File Conversion - - -
API Keys - - -
Subscriptions - - -
Usage Tracking - - - - -
Documentation -

Integration Points

graph TD A[Core Conversion] --> B[API Architecture] B --> C[Authentication] C --> D[Commercial Features] D --> E[Email System] B --> F[NPM Package] A --> G[Infrastructure] G --> H[Monitoring] B --> I[Documentation] H --> I

Maintenance

These PRDs should be updated when:

  • New features are planned or implemented
  • Technical architecture changes
  • Pricing or commercial model updates
  • Security requirements evolve
  • New integrations are added

For questions or clarifications, contact: lindsay@knowcode.tech