The 7-Page Product Spec: Ship MVPs Faster Without Chaos
A lightweight, founder-friendly spec that aligns teams and accelerates delivery. Use this 7-page template to avoid scope creep and ship in weeks.
Overbuilt specs slow you down; no spec creates chaos. This 7-page spec hits the sweet spot for MVPs.
The Template
- Problem, audience, outcomes (1 page)
- Success metrics (what good looks like)
- User stories and acceptance criteria
- Flows and wireframes
- Data model and integration list
- Non-functionals (performance, security, privacy)
- Launch plan and risks
Rules That Keep It Lean
- Each section fits on a page
- Link to artifacts (Figma, schema) instead of embedding
- Clearly mark “not in v0” to protect scope
Internal Links
- MVP timeline: /blog/mvp-development-timeline-2025-two-to-four-weeks
- Tech stack choices: /blog/choosing-tech-stack
- Validation first: /blog/startup-validation-before-building
Outcome
Teams move faster when ambiguity is removed up front. A tight spec is the cheapest speed boost you can buy.