implementation-spec

Generate Delta Specs, Design Decisions, and a Task Breakdown with AC traceability.

2|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/nholder88/ai-agent-workflows --skill implementation-spec-nholder88
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Skill: implementation-spec
Source: https://github.com/nholder88/ai-agent-workflows/tree/main/skills/implementation-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nholder88/ai-agent-workflows --skill implementation-spec-nholder88

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bridges refined PBIs and architecture context into a structured implementation contract before coding begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Converts refined PBIs and architecture context into Delta Specs, Design Decisions, and a Task Breakdown.
  • Provides AC traceability and a self-checklist to ensure completeness.
  • Produces artifacts suitable for hand-off to implementation teams.

Quick Start

Provide refined PBIs and architecture context to generate a complete implementation spec including delta specs, design decisions, and a task breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about implementation-spec

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert refined product backlog items into an implementation spec?

You can bridge refined PBIs and architecture context into a structured implementation contract that enumerates delta specs, design decisions, and a task breakdown with acceptance criteria traceability.

What is a delta specification and when do I need one for task breakdown?

A delta specification defines the precise changes needed to implement a PBI, and you need one when acceptance criteria are ready and a traceable implementation plan must be produced across multiple artifacts.

How do I ensure my implementation plan has full acceptance criteria traceability?

To ensure acceptance criteria traceability, generate a task breakdown that maps each task back to the acceptance criteria, then run a completeness self-check to verify all requirements are covered before hand-off.

Can I generate design decisions and task breakdowns from architecture context alone?

Generating design decisions and task breakdowns requires refined PBIs alongside architecture context, as the process bridges both inputs into a complete implementation contract suitable for hand-off.

What's the best way to document cross-cutting design decisions before coding begins?

The best way to document cross-cutting design decisions is to bridge refined PBIs and architecture context into a structured implementation contract that explicitly enumerates those decisions alongside delta specs and a task breakdown.

When should I not use an automated implementation spec generator?

You should not use an implementation spec generator when acceptance criteria are not yet ready or when cross-cutting decisions are unresolved, as the output requires these inputs to produce a traceable and complete task breakdown.