ears-translator

Convert informal user stories into formal, testable EARS requirements.

7|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/UserAd/ClaudeSkills --skill ears-translator
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Skill: ears-translator
Source: https://github.com/UserAd/ClaudeSkills/tree/main/skills/ears-translator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/UserAd/ClaudeSkills --skill ears-translator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Translate user stories and informal requirements into precise, testable EARS format requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Converts natural-language requirements into atomic, verifiable EARS rules using standardized patterns.
  • Analyzes ambiguity in user stories and asks clarifying questions to drive precise specs.
  • Generates structured outputs suitable for review, testing, and traceability.

Quick Start

Turn informal requirements into a formalized EARS specification.

Frequently Asked Questions about ears-translator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert informal user stories into testable software requirements?

EARS requirements are formalized specification rules built using standardized patterns to ensure atomic, verifiable conditions. They are needed to resolve ambiguity in user stories and create structured outputs suitable for testing and traceability.

Can I use EARS patterns to analyze ambiguity in existing user stories?

Yes, you can use EARS pattern application to analyze ambiguity in existing user stories. The process identifies vague natural language conditions and generates clarifying questions to drive precise, testable specifications.

What is the best way to format requirements for verification and traceability?

The best way to format requirements for verification and traceability is transforming them into atomic EARS rules using standardized patterns. This generates structured outputs suitable for formal review and testing.

Does this requirement transformation work for product managers and business analysts?

Yes, this requirement transformation works for product managers, business analysts, and engineers. It supports requirement extraction from informal inputs to produce clear, verifiable specifications across software features.

How do I generate atomic requirements from natural language inputs?

You generate atomic requirements from natural language inputs by applying EARS pattern transformation to extract specific conditions. This breaks down informal user stories into single, verifiable specification rules.

When should I not use EARS format for specification writing?

You should avoid EARS format for specification writing when handling purely descriptive documentation lacking testable conditions. EARS pattern transformation targets generating atomic, verifiable rules from informal user stories.