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The create-specification skill generates structured specification files optimized for AI consumption, helping development teams document requirements, constraints, and interfaces in a machine-readable format. It serves software architects, developers, and AI systems that need clear, unambiguous technical specifications by providing a standardized template and best practices that ensure specifications are precise, self-contained, and easy for both humans and generative AI to parse. This skill solves the problem of creating AI-ready documentation that minimizes ambiguity and improves the quality of AI-generated code by establishing explicit requirements and technical contracts upfront.

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$ npx -y skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill create-specification --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

Create Specification

Your goal is to create a new specification file for ${input:SpecPurpose}.

The specification file must define the requirements, constraints, and interfaces for the solution components in a manner that is clear, unambiguous, and structured for effective use by Generative AIs. Follow established documentation standards and ensure the content is machine-readable and self-contained.

Best Practices for AI-Ready Specifications

  • Use precise, explicit, and unambiguous language.
  • Clearly distinguish between requirements, constraints, and recommendations.
  • Use structured formatting (headings, lists, tables) for easy parsing.
  • Avoid idioms, metaphors, or context-dependent references.
  • Define all acronyms and domain-specific terms.
  • Include examples and edge cases where applicable.
  • Ensure the document is self-contained and does not rely on external context.
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Repository
github.com/github/awesome-copilot
Categories
Git & Pull Requests, AI & Agent Building

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