Just as a skilled chef knows that the secret to a perfect paella lies in the quality of its ingredients and the order of preparation, PAELLADOC stems from a fundamental truth: 90% of success in AI programming depends on context.
- AI is powerful, but needs direction: Like an expert chef, it needs to know exactly what we want to achieve
- Traditional documentation is scattered: Like ingredients scattered in the kitchen
- We waste time repeating context: Like explaining the recipe over and over
- Without proper context, we get generic answers: Like a flavorless paella
Following the MECE principle (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive), we organize documentation with a modular architecture:
paelladoc/
βββ .cursor/
β βββ rules/
β βββ core/ # Core PAELLADOC functionality
β β βββ commands.mdc # Main command definitions
β β βββ help.mdc # Help system implementation
β β βββ verification.mdc # Documentation verification processes
β βββ features/ # Modular feature extensions
β β βββ templates.mdc # Template management
β β βββ project_memory.mdc # Project memory capabilities
β β βββ coding_styles.mdc # Programming style guides
β β βββ git_workflows.mdc # Git workflow methodologies
β β βββ code_generation.mdc # Code generation capabilities
β β βββ conversation_workflow.mdc # Conversation flows
β β βββ interfaces.mdc # User interface definitions
β β βββ product_management.mdc # Product management features
β βββ templates/ # Document and code templates
β β βββ coding_styles/ # Programming style guides
β β βββ github-workflows/ # Git workflow methodologies
β β βββ product_management/ # Product management templates
β β βββ code_generation/ # Code generation templates
β β βββ conversation_flows/ # Conversation flow configs
β β βββ methodologies/ # Development methodologies
β β βββ Product/ # Main product documentation
β β βββ scripts/ # Template-specific scripts
β β βββ selectors/ # Selection guide templates
β β βββ simplified_templates/ # Simple documentation
β βββ scripts/ # Utility scripts
β βββ DIRECTORY_STRUCTURE.md # Directory organization
β βββ feature_map.md # Feature mapping documentation
β βββ imports.mdc # Import definitions
β βββ paelladoc_conversation_config.json # Conversation config
β βββ paelladoc.mdc # Main orchestrator
βββ docs/ # Generated documentation
βββ .memory.json # Project memory store
Just type one of our comprehensive commands:
PAELLA [project_name] # Initialize new documentation
CONTINUE [project_name] # Continue with existing documentation
GENERATE_CODE [project_name] # Generate code from documentation
STORY operation="create" [args] # Manage user stories
SPRINT operation="plan" [args] # Plan and manage sprints
MEETING operation="create" [args] # Record meeting notes
Like a well-trained chef, PAELLADOC will:
- Start by establishing clear communication in your preferred language
- Guide you through project documentation with relevant questions
- Research market trends and technical standards
- Generate comprehensive documentation
- Allow management of the entire product lifecycle
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Modular Architecture
- Core commands, help system, and verification
- Feature-specific modules that can be extended
- Comprehensive template system
- Clean separation of concerns
- Well-documented directory structure and feature mapping
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MECE System for Perfect Context
- Mutually Exclusive: Each piece of context has its place
- Collectively Exhaustive: Nothing important is left out
- Adaptable: Context level adjusts to the need
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End-to-End Product Development
- Documentation creation and maintenance
- Product management with user stories and sprints
- Meeting and decision tracking
- Code generation from documentation
- Repository creation and management
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Comprehensive Git Workflows
- GitHub Flow for simple projects
- GitFlow for structured development
- Trunk-Based Development for continuous delivery
- Custom workflow options
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Programming Style Guidelines
- Frontend development with React
- Backend development with Node.js
- Chrome extension development
- Test-Driven Development methodology
-
Product Management Suite
- User story management
- Sprint planning and reporting
- Meeting notes with action items
- Project status reporting
- Task management and tracking
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Code Generation
- Generate code from documentation
- Create repositories for generated code
- Multiple language and framework support
- Test generation and quality assurance
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Enhanced Conversation Workflows
- Structured conversation flows
- Configurable interaction patterns
- Intelligent context gathering
- Dynamic question sequences
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Interface Definition System
- User interface specifications
- Interaction design guidelines
- Component architecture definitions
- Responsive design patterns
Feature | PAELLADOC | Paid Alternatives |
---|---|---|
Interactive conversation | β | β |
Automatic research | β | β |
MECE structure | β | β |
Direct IDE integration | β | β or limited |
Product management | β | β but limited |
Code generation | β | β or limited |
Cost | FREE | $20-200/month |
External dependencies | NONE | Multiple services |
Open source | β | β |
- Clone or Fork: Clone the repository or fork it to your GitHub account
- Open with Cursor: Open the project with Cursor 0.47 or higher
- Start Cooking: Simply type
PAELLA
and follow the interactive conversation
Contributions are welcome. Please read our contribution guide.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
PAELLADOC has evolved into a comprehensive, professional-grade documentation and product development system. Built on the MECE principle (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive), it creates structured, complete, and verifiable documentation through intelligent conversations and automatic deep research.
- Product Owners: Manage user stories, sprints, tasks, and project status
- Product Teams: Create market research with verified data and academic references
- Architects: Maintain living Architecture Decision Records that evolve with your project
- Technical Writers: Produce consistent, high-quality documentation with structured templates
- Development Teams: Generate comprehensive technical documentation with proper cross-references
# Automatic research for market documents
CONTINUE projectname
# Force in-depth research on specific document
FORCE_RESEARCH projectname 01_market_research.md maximum
- Comprehensive Market Analysis: Automatically researches market size, competition, and trends
- Academic-Grade Sources: Validates all claims with multiple verified sources
- Cross-Validation System: Ensures factual accuracy with triangulation from different sources
- Confidence Scoring: Rates reliability of research findings with transparency
- Automatic References: Generates professional citations in academic format
# Update architecture decisions automatically
UPDATE_ADR projectname
- Architectural Change Detection: Identifies changes that impact system architecture
- Decision Lifecycle Management: Tracks status of decisions (Proposed β Accepted β Implemented)
- Cross-Referencing: Links decisions to affected components and requirements
- Status Updates: Automatically marks decisions as superseded or deprecated when appropriate
- Revision History: Maintains complete historical context of architectural decisions
- Intelligent Templates: Context-aware templates with standardized sections
- Proper Timestamping: Automatic date management with consistent formatting
- Frontmatter Management: YAML frontmatter with metadata for all documents
- Variable Substitution: Template variables automatically populated from context
- Document Validation: Structure and content validation against standards
- Memory System: Continuous project memory to maintain context between sessions
- Template Flexibility: Multiple template categories for different documentation needs
- Multilingual Support: Documentation in multiple languages from a single source
- Cursor Integration: Seamless operation within Cursor IDE
# Generate code from documentation
GENERATE_CODE projectname
# Create a new repository for generated code
CREATE_REPO repo_name="my-project" repo_type="github"
- Documentation Completeness Tracking: Automatically tracks completion percentage
- Code Generation: Creates full applications from completed documentation
- Development Rules Extraction: Identifies patterns, rules, and guidelines from docs
- Seamless Transition: Bridges the gap between documentation and development
- Context Preservation: Maintains all project context for AI-assisted development
# Create a new user story
STORY operation="create" title="User registration" description="As a user, I want to register..."
# Plan a sprint
SPRINT operation="plan" name="Sprint 1" start_date="2024-07-15" end_date="2024-07-29"
# Record meeting notes
MEETING operation="create" title="Sprint planning" date="2024-07-14"
# Generate a sprint report
REPORT report_type="sprint" sprint_id="SP-1"
- User Story Management: Create, update, and track user stories
- Sprint Planning: Plan sprints with capacity and velocity tracking
- Meeting Management: Record and distribute meeting notes with action items
- Task Tracking: Manage tasks with assignees, due dates, and dependencies
- Progress Reporting: Generate comprehensive status reports
- Visualization: Create burndown charts and other visual aids
Command | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
PAELLA |
Start new documentation project | PAELLA new-product |
CONTINUE |
Continue existing documentation | CONTINUE new-product |
GENERATE_CODE |
Generate code from documentation | GENERATE_CODE new-product |
CREATE_REPO |
Create repository for code | CREATE_REPO repo_name="new-product" |
STORY |
Manage user stories | STORY operation="create" title="User login" |
TASK |
Manage tasks | TASK operation="create" title="Implement login form" |
SPRINT |
Manage sprints | SPRINT operation="create" name="Sprint 1" |
MEETING |
Manage meeting notes | MEETING operation="create" title="Planning" |
REPORT |
Generate reports | REPORT report_type="sprint" sprint_id="SP-1" |
VERIFY |
Verify documentation | VERIFY scope="project" format="detailed" |
ACHIEVEMENT |
Record project achievement | ACHIEVEMENT "Completed market analysis" research high |
ISSUE |
Document project issue | ISSUE "Incomplete competitor data" medium research |
DECISION |
Record technical decision | DECISION "Use React for frontend" impact=["architecture"] |
MEMORY |
View project memory | MEMORY filter=all format=detailed |
CODING_STYLE |
Apply coding style | CODING_STYLE operation="apply" style_name="frontend" |
WORKFLOW |
Apply Git workflow | WORKFLOW operation="apply" workflow_name="github_flow" |
PAELLADOC's market research validation system is a standout feature for product professionals:
-
Initial Research: Automatically gathers data on:
- Market size and growth trends
- Direct competitors with detailed profiles
- Indirect competitors and alternative solutions
- User demographics and segmentation
- Monetization models and pricing strategies
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Deep Validation:
- Minimum 3 sources per claim
- Statistical validation against reputable sources
- Multiple verification levels (primary, secondary, tertiary)
- Hallucination prevention with cross-validation
- Academic-style citations and references
For architects and technical leads, PAELLADOC provides a robust ADR system:
- Dynamic: Records evolve as the project progresses
- Comprehensive: Captures all aspects of architectural decisions
- Living: Automatically updates as architecture changes
- Structured: Standardized format for all decisions
- Historical: Maintains complete decision history with timestamps
For product owners and managers, PAELLADOC offers comprehensive tools:
- User Story Management: Create and track user stories in standard format
- Sprint Planning: Organize sprints with capacity planning and tracking
- Task Management: Break down stories into tasks with assignments
- Meeting Documentation: Record all meetings with action items
- Project Tracking: Monitor project status with detailed reports
- Team Collaboration: Facilitate team communication and coordination
- Visual Progress Tracking: Generate charts and visualizations
The typical journey of a PAELLADOC user follows these stages:
- First Contact: User discovers PAELLADOC through recommendations, GitHub, or Cursor community
- Installation: Clones the repository and opens it with Cursor IDE
- Exploration: Reviews documentation and available features
- Setup: Sets up project-specific configurations if needed
- Project Initialization: Uses
PAELLA [project_name]
to begin a new documentation project - Template Selection: Chooses appropriate templates based on project needs
- Content Creation: Interactively answers questions about the project
- Customization: Adjusts generated content to match specific project requirements
- Research Integration: Reviews and approves auto-researched content
- User Story Creation: Creates user stories with
STORY operation="create"
- Sprint Planning: Plans sprints with
SPRINT operation="plan"
- Task Assignment: Assigns tasks to team members
- Meeting Documentation: Records meetings and action items
- Progress Tracking: Monitors project progress with reports
- Code Generation: Uses
GENERATE_CODE
to create application code - Repository Setup: Creates a code repository with
CREATE_REPO
- Integration: Links documentation changes to code updates
- Coding: Develops using the generated code foundation
- Testing & Validation: Tests and validates against documentation requirements
- Documentation Updates: Keeps documentation updated with project changes
- Memory Management: Records achievements, issues, and decisions
- Project Evolution: Adjusts course based on feedback and new requirements
- Knowledge Sharing: Uses documentation for onboarding and knowledge transfer
- Process Refinement: Improves documentation and development processes
This journey demonstrates how PAELLADOC serves as a complete solution for the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept to ongoing maintenance and improvement.
For detailed examples of how PAELLADOC can transform projects:
- HealthTrack App case study: Illustrates how PAELLADOC automates the entire software development lifecycle for a mobile health application.
- SEO PowerTools Chrome Extension case study: Shows how PAELLADOC streamlines the development of a browser extension for SEO professionals.
- Clone Repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/paelladoc.git
- Open with Cursor: Ensure you're using Cursor 0.47 or higher
- Initialize Project: Type
PAELLA your-project-name
- Select Template: Choose from Research, Planning, Technical, or Management templates
- Generate Documents: PAELLADOC will create the initial structure based on your template
- Document Interactively: Use
CONTINUE your-project-name
to work through each document - Manage Product: Use product management commands to manage the development process
- Generate Code: When documentation is complete, use
GENERATE_CODE
to create code - Create Repository: Use
CREATE_REPO
to set up a repository for your generated code - Start Development: Begin development with your generated code foundation
- Cursor IDE 0.47+
- Node.js 14+ (for scripts)
- Internet connection (for research capabilities)
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
PAELLADOC is built for professional product and development teams who need verified, consistent, and comprehensive documentation that evolves with their projects. With the addition of product management and code generation features, it now offers a complete end-to-end solution for the entire software development lifecycle.