project-spec-writer

Generate XML project specifications with required sections and schema validation.

68|29|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/revfactory/skills --skill project-spec-writer
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Skill: project-spec-writer
Source: https://github.com/revfactory/skills/tree/main/project-spec-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/revfactory/skills --skill project-spec-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured approach to producing XML-formatted project specifications, enabling consistent build plans, thorough documentation, and unambiguous requirements for software projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a complete <project_specification> document that adheres to the official schema and includes required sections (project_name, overview, scope_boundaries, technology_stack, etc.).
  • Supports creating new specs from user briefs and refining existing specs by enriching fields, data models, and constraints.
  • Validates content against the schema reference, includes example content, and emits a ready-to-consume Markdown file optimized for AI agents and developers.

Quick Start

Describe a software idea and generate a complete XML project specification.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-spec-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an XML project specification for a software build plan?

To generate an XML project specification, provide a software idea or brief and the skill outputs a complete <project_specification> document. It enforces the required schema structure, populates sections like project_name and technology_stack, and delivers a ready-to-consume Markdown file.

Can I refine an existing project specification to add more detail?

Yes, you can refine existing project specifications by enriching fields, data models, and constraints. The skill validates the updated content against the schema reference and provides concrete data types, defaults, and example content to support AI agents.

What sections are required in an XML project specification for AI agents?

Required sections in an XML project specification include project_name, overview, scope_boundaries, and technology_stack. The skill enforces this <project_specification> structure, ensuring all sections exist with concrete data types, defaults, and example content for AI agents.

What is the best way to document software requirements for AI-assisted development?

The best way to document software requirements for AI-assisted development is using a structured XML project specification. This approach provides unambiguous requirements, consistent build plans, and schema-validated documentation optimized for AI agents and developers to consume.

Does generating a project specification require a specific technology stack?

No, generating a project specification does not require a specific technology stack. The skill documents your chosen technology stack within the XML output, applying to both new projects and refinements of existing specs regardless of the stack.

Why should I use XML for project specifications instead of plain text documentation?

You should use XML for project specifications to enforce a strict schema structure with required sections like scope_boundaries and technology_stack. This structured format provides unambiguous requirements and concrete data types that AI agents can reliably parse and consume.