Contractor‑Ready Feature Kit: A Fillable Template That Produces PRD Fields, Playwright Acceptance Tests, JSON‑LD, and Figma Mock Exports

A contractor‑ready packet is a single source of truth that contains (1) a short PRD with explicit fields; (2) machine‑friendly acceptance tests (Playwright); (3) a ready‑to‑drop JSON‑LD SoftwareApplication snippet for app directories and SEO; and (4) Figma frames and export instructions for assets and prototype links. Each artifact answers a different question a contractor will ask: what to build, how to verify it, what metadata to publish, and which assets to use.

Keep each item minimal and machine‑authorable. A 1–2 page PRD focuses engineers and QA; Playwright tests map directly to acceptance criteria; JSON‑LD lists canonical metadata fields used on launch pages; and Figma instructions tell contractors exactly which frames to export and how (file, slice, export settings, or Dev Mode links). This reduces ambiguity and saves back‑and‑forth.

Structure the PRD as a table of canonical fields so it can be programmatically transformed into tests and tickets. Required fields: Feature ID, Title, Goal, User story (Given/When/Then), Edge cases, Primary success criteria, Acceptance steps with example data, and CSS/XPath selectors or Figma layer IDs where applicable. When the contractor receives concrete selectors or Figma layer IDs, they won’t waste time asking “which button?”

From those fields you can auto‑generate Playwright test skeletons. Use each Given/When/Then row to produce a test() block with clear steps and expect() assertions. Playwright’s documentation shows the minimal structure and assertions you’ll require; keeping steps short and deterministic makes tests maintainable and easy for contractors to run locally.

Ship a minimal SoftwareApplication JSON‑LD snippet that marketing or the contractor can paste into launch pages or app directories. Follow Google’s SoftwareApplication example for required shape and common fields (name, applicationCategory, operatingSystem, URL, offers/price if relevant). Keeping this snippet in the packet avoids last‑minute SEO or metadata asks.

Make the JSON‑LD editable: provide template variables ({{NAME}}, {{URL}}, {{OS}}, {{PRICE}}) and brief instructions on where to paste it. This ensures consistent metadata across launch pages and speeds approvals because reviewers can validate structured data quickly using Google’s tools.

Avoid “export this asset” ambiguity by including exact frame IDs, recommended export formats, and an instruction to mark frames as ‘Ready for development’ in Figma. Include the Figma prototype link and, if possible, a small JSON file mapping frame name → node ID → suggested export settings. Figma’s help center and Dev Mode guidance explain how to slice, export, and attach developer links—use those conventions in your packet.

If you use automation, include steps to fetch a snapshot of the file via the Figma REST API or using exportAsync in a plugin. A snapshot that maps frames to export URLs lets contractors download exactly the right assets without opening the full design file, which is useful for CI builds or automated previews.

Deliver the packet as a single compressed folder or a single wiki page with embedded files and one-line commands. The folder should contain: PRD.md (fillable), tests/playwright.spec.ts (generated skeletons), jsonld/software-application.json (template), figma-mapping.json, and a short README with environment/setup steps and contact escalation rules. A single place to run tests and open assets reduces cognitive overhead.

Set expectations in the README: how to run tests, which branch or environment to target, expected delivery cadence, and a time‑boxed period for clarifying questions (for example: “Ask clarifying questions in the first 48 hours; after that, use the ticket comments”). This boundary reduces intermittent clarification pings and keeps momentum toward the first PR.