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Linear PRD Workflow vs Specd
Linear tracks work. Specd defines it. They're complementary tools — generate your PRD in Specd, then use the features list to create Linear issues.
| Capability | Specd | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | PRD generation | Issue tracking |
| AI-generated specs | ||
| Enforced feature limit | 5 features | None |
| Build order output | ||
| File structure output | ||
| Database schema | ||
| Sprint planning | ||
| Issue tracking & cycles | ||
| Team collaboration | Export & share | Real-time, multi-user |
| Best for | Before coding starts | During development |
| Free tier | 3 PRDs/mo | Free (limited) |
Different tools, different jobs
Linear is one of the best issue trackers available — fast, clean, and developer-friendly. But it's not a PRD generator. Linear helps you track what you're building. Specd helps you decide what to build in the first place.
The ideal workflow: generate a scoped PRD in Specd (15 seconds), then use the 5 prioritized features to create Linear issues with acceptance criteria already defined. The build order from Specd becomes your sprint sequence in Linear.
The recommended Specd + Linear workflow
- Generate a PRD in Specd with your idea, stack, and context
- Export the PRD as Markdown
- Create a Linear project and paste the PRD in the project description
- Create one Linear issue per feature — copy the acceptance criteria directly
- Order the issues by the build order from the PRD
- Start coding with the PRD in Cursor and the issues in Linear