feature-review

Validate feature specifications for PRD alignment and codebase consistency.

1|1|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/heltondoria/claude-code-sdd-kit --skill feature-review-heltondoria
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Skill: feature-review
Source: https://github.com/heltondoria/claude-code-sdd-kit/tree/main/global/skills/feature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heltondoria/claude-code-sdd-kit --skill feature-review-heltondoria

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill rigorously validates feature specifications against predefined quality criteria, ensuring alignment with the Product Requirements Document (PRD) and consistency with the existing codebase before proceeding to task generation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Checklist Validation: Assesses PRD alignment, business rule compliance, spec completeness, internal and codebase consistency, design decision quality, test scenario coverage, feature boundary clarity, and spec size/focus.
  • Defect Identification: Pinpoints specific issues in specs that could lead to implementation errors or missed requirements.
  • Use Case: Before a developer starts coding a new feature, this Skill acts as a gatekeeper, reviewing the detailed feature specification to catch any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or missing information, thereby preventing costly rework later in the development cycle.

Quick Start

Use the feature-review skill to validate the specification file '.specs/F7-scope-management.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about feature-review

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

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How do I validate feature specifications against PRD alignment and codebase consistency?

Validate feature specifications by assessing them against a detailed checklist for PRD alignment, business rule compliance, and codebase consistency. This technical validation process analyzes API contracts, data flow, and design decisions to identify discrepancies before implementation begins.

What is feature specification review in software development?

Feature specification review is a quality assurance gatekeeper process that rigorously validates spec completeness, internal consistency, and test scenario coverage against project conventions. It ensures alignment with the Product Requirements Document before task generation and coding start.

How do I check feature spec completeness and identify discrepancies before implementation?

Check feature spec completeness by applying a detailed checklist that evaluates feature boundary clarity, spec size, and design decision quality. This technical validation pinpoints specific issues and missing information in specs that could lead to implementation errors or missed requirements.

Does technical validation of feature specs work with standard product requirements documents?

Yes, technical validation works directly with standard PRDs to ensure strict alignment between feature specifications and predefined business rules. It cross-references spec sections against the PRD and existing codebase conventions to guarantee compliance before developers begin coding.

What's the best way to prevent costly rework from ambiguous feature specs?

The best way to prevent rework is to run a pre-implementation feature review that catches ambiguities, inconsistencies, and missing information in specifications. This quality assurance step rigorously validates test scenarios and API contracts to block implementation errors early.

When should I not use automated feature specification validation?

You should avoid relying solely on automated feature specification validation when a feature lacks a predefined PRD or established codebase conventions. Since the process strictly cross-references these elements to ensure compliance, missing inputs limit its ability to accurately identify discrepancies.