idea-to-spec

Convert Gear/Vara feature ideas into structured implementation specifications.

17|23|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gear-foundation/vara-skills --skill idea-to-spec-gear-foundation
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Skill: idea-to-spec
Source: https://github.com/gear-foundation/vara-skills/tree/main/skills/idea-to-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gear-foundation/vara-skills --skill idea-to-spec-gear-foundation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of turning vague, unrefined Gear or Vara feature ideas, product requests, and protocol change proposals into clear, structured, implementable specifications that architecture and development teams can act on, eliminating ambiguous requirements that slow down build workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Spec Generation: Follows a guided workflow to clarify user goals, scope, non-goals, actors, state changes, and Gear/Vara-specific actor semantics.
  • Edge Case Coverage: Automatically captures invariants, failure paths, and async messaging behavior inherent to Gear/Vara systems.
  • Use Case: For example, if a user has a rough idea for a new Vara voucher flow, this Skill will produce a complete spec with explicit acceptance criteria ready for architecture review.

Quick Start

Use the idea-to-spec skill to turn my rough request for a new Gear actor message handler into a full implementation-ready spec.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-to-spec

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

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How do I convert rough Gear or Vara feature ideas into structured specifications?

To convert Gear or Vara feature ideas into structured specifications, use a guided workflow that clarifies user goals, scope, actors, state changes, and explicit acceptance criteria aligned with Gear/Vara actor semantics. This eliminates ambiguous requirements that slow down build workflows.

What is the best way to define requirements for actor-based systems on Vara?

Defining requirements for actor-based systems on Vara involves capturing actor semantics, async messaging behavior, invariants, and failure paths. A structured spec generation process ensures all functional requirements and edge cases are explicitly documented for architecture review.

How do I plan protocol modifications for Gear Sails development workflows?

Planning protocol modifications for Gear Sails development workflows requires transforming unrefined proposals into implementable specifications. This process captures non-goals, state changes, and explicit acceptance criteria tailored to Gear execution models for architecture and development teams to act on.

Does Gear spec generation automatically cover edge cases and failure paths?

Gear spec generation does automatically cover edge cases by capturing invariants, failure paths, and async messaging behavior inherent to Gear and Vara systems. This ensures the resulting specification handles edge cases and async behavior without requiring manual extraction.

Can I use this approach for new feature ideation on Gear actor message handlers?

You can use this approach for new feature ideation on Gear actor message handlers. It transforms a rough request into a full implementation-ready spec by defining the scope, actors, state changes, and acceptance criteria required for architecture and development teams.