tech-spec-writer
Write implementation-ready software technical specifications for senior engineers.
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GitHubThis skill follows engineering-doctrine and structured-workflow.
Interview (Required)
Before drafting the spec, interview the user to clarify requirements and intent:
- Ask focused questions about goals, scope, constraints, and success criteria.
- Confirm the intended users, workflows, and non-goals.
- Summarize the understanding and get explicit confirmation before writing the spec.
Output Requirements
- Markdown
- Explicit assumptions and open questions
- All requirements testable
- Tables preferred over prose
Required Sections (DO NOT OMIT)
- Title Page
- Purpose and Scope
- Background and Context
- Assumptions and Constraints
- Functional Requirements
- Non-Functional Requirements
- Architecture Overview
- Data Models
- APIs / Interfaces
- Error Handling
- Testing Strategy
- Open Questions
Specifications must be review-proof and suitable for long-term maintenance.