prototype

Create disposable prototypes for exploring API shapes and state models.

Updated Jun 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dektora/dekspec-public --skill prototype-dektora
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Skill: prototype
Source: https://github.com/Dektora/dekspec-public/tree/main/plugins/dekspec/skills/prototype
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dektora/dekspec-public --skill prototype-dektora

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to quickly explore and prototype design concepts before committing to formal specifications, ensuring informed design decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design Exploration: Quickly test out and refine state models or API shapes.
  • Disposable Prototyping: Create throwaway code in a gitignored directory to avoid production code leakage.
  • Findings Capture: Capture and route findings into governed authoring skills for further development.
  • Use Case: Before finalizing an API, use this Skill to rapidly create a request/response sketch and iterate until the design is refined.

Quick Start

Run the prototype skill with the --shape logic flag to explore state models.

Frequently Asked Questions about prototype

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prototype an API design before committing to formal specifications?

To prototype API designs, you create throwaway code in a gitignored directory to explore shapes and logic freely. This disposable prototyping environment prevents production code leakage while you test and refine your design concepts before formalization.

What is disposable code used for in design exploration?

Disposable code allows you to quickly test and refine state models or API shapes in an isolated, gitignored environment. This throwaway prototyping approach ensures you can explore design concepts freely without risking production code leakage.

Can I explore state models without writing production code?

Yes, you can explore state models using a disposable prototyping environment that writes no production code. By running the prototype environment with a logic shape flag, you test and refine state models safely before committing to formal specifications.

What's the best way to test API shapes during early design exploration?

The best way to test API shapes during early design exploration is using a disposable prototyping environment. You create rapid request/response sketches, iterate until the design is refined, and capture findings for governed authoring skills without committing production code.

How do I capture and route prototyping findings for further development?

You capture and route prototyping findings by moving validated design concepts into governed authoring skills. Once API shapes and state models are refined through disposable code exploration, the findings are routed directly into these downstream skills for formal development.

When should I use a prototyping environment instead of writing specifications directly?

You should use a prototyping environment when you need to rapidly test and iterate on state models or API shapes before finalizing design decisions. It prevents premature commitment to specifications by allowing disposable code exploration in a gitignored directory.