spec-gate

Verify implementation specs are complete and actionable before AI coding begins.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pyl-Tech/stream-coding --skill spec-gate
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Skill: spec-gate
Source: https://github.com/Pyl-Tech/stream-coding/tree/main/.agents/skills/spec-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pyl-Tech/stream-coding --skill spec-gate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Spec Gate prevents AI from starting implementation on incomplete or inconsistent documentation by forcing specs to meet deterministic and structural requirements first.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic structural pre-check: Runs spec_precheck.py to produce a JSON baseline by verifying required sections, test IDs, error handling matrices, deep-link formatting, and more.
  • LLM-ready gating checklist: Ensures the spec is actionable, prompt-ready, ambiguity-free, and ready for BUILD without silent guessing.
  • Contract and parity verification hooks: Supports checks like DDL parity (via scripts) and language-constraint gating to avoid producing code that violates the documented contract.

Use this when you are about to start the BUILD stage for any implementation spec and want a hard readiness signal that the documentation is AI-executable.

Quick Start

Run the Spec Gate pre-check for your spec file and use the JSON report to fix any structural failures before asking the AI to build.

Frequently Asked Questions about spec-gate

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

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How do I verify implementation spec readiness before starting AI coding?

To verify spec readiness, run a deterministic pre-check script to validate required sections, test matrices, and deep links, then enforce a gating checklist to ensure the spec is actionable and ambiguity-free before AI coding begins.

What is documentation-first spec verification for AI coding agents?

Documentation-first spec verification is a process that enforces structural completeness and internal consistency on implementation specs, preventing AI coding agents from starting builds with fabricated assumptions or incomplete requirements.

How do I check DDL parity and contract coverage in my implementation specs?

You can check DDL parity and contract coverage by running spec verification hooks during the BUILD transition, ensuring the documented architecture matches structural constraints and avoiding code that violates the contract.

Does spec verification work without external dependencies?

Yes, spec verification runs entirely without external dependencies by executing a standalone deterministic pre-check script that produces a JSON baseline report to identify structural failures in your spec file.

Why does my AI coding agent fabricate assumptions during the build stage?

AI coding agents fabricate assumptions when implementation specs lack prompt readiness or contain ambiguities; applying a hard spec readiness gate enforces document architecture and test error matrices to prevent silent guessing.

What's the best way to prepare a spec file for an AI prompt-ready build?

The best way to prepare a spec file is to run a structural pre-check to validate required sections and deep-link formatting, then resolve any JSON baseline failures to achieve a hard readiness signal for AI execution.