simplify-spec

Rewrite design specifications in Specs/ to focus on user-facing behavior.

82|19|Updated Mar 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WolframResearch/AgentTools --skill simplify-spec
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: simplify-spec
Source: https://github.com/WolframResearch/AgentTools/tree/main/.claude/skills/simplify-spec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WolframResearch/AgentTools --skill simplify-spec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Rewrite a design specification to focus on user-facing behavior, removing or condensing internal implementation details. The goal is a spec that clearly communicates what the feature does and how users interact with it, without prescribing how it's built internally.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify user-facing sections (public API, usage examples, option tables) and preserve them.
  • Remove or condense internal engineering notes, serialization details, and private implementation notes.
  • Provide a rewritten spec that clarifies user workflows and expected outcomes, suitable for end-user or stakeholder communication.

Quick Start

Rewrite a design specification in Specs/ to focus on user-facing behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions about simplify-spec

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a design specification into user-facing documentation?

To convert a design specification into user-facing documentation, you can rewrite the spec by preserving public APIs and usage examples while removing internal engineering notes. This clarifies user workflows without prescribing internal implementation details.

What does simplifying a specification for end users actually do?

Simplifying a specification for end users removes private implementation notes and serialization details. It rewrites the document to focus purely on user-facing behavior and expected outcomes for stakeholder communication.

How do I remove internal engineering notes from my design specs?

You can remove internal engineering notes from design specs by applying a simplification process that identifies and strips private implementation details. It automatically preserves public APIs, option tables, and usage examples while condensing technical engineering jargon.

How do I rewrite multiple specifications located in my Specs directory?

To rewrite multiple specifications located in your Specs directory, you can run the simplification process without specifying a single document. The system will prompt you to choose which spec to simplify from the available files.

What is the best way to prepare technical specs for stakeholder communication?

The best way to prepare technical specs for stakeholder communication is to rewrite the design specification to focus on user-facing behavior. This process removes internal engineering details and clarifies user workflows and expected outcomes for non-technical audiences.

Are public API references and usage examples preserved when simplifying specs?

Yes, public API references and usage examples are preserved when simplifying specs. The process identifies user-facing sections like option tables and APIs to keep them intact while specifically targeting and removing internal implementation details.