Update Specification
The update-specification skill enables developers and AI systems to revise existing specification files based on new requirements or code changes, ensuring documentation remains current and machine-readable. It's designed for teams using generative AI to maintain clear, structured specifications that follow established formatting standards and best practices for AI consumption. The skill solves the problem of keeping technical specifications synchronized with evolving codebases by providing templates and guidelines that produce unambiguous, self-contained documentation optimized for both human and machine interpretation.
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Install
$ npx -y skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill update-specification --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
Files
Update Specification
Your goal is to update the existing specification file ${file} based on new requirements or updates to any existing code.
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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