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spec-kit-constitution

Create and version the Spec Kit constitution and propagate changes to dependent templates.

5|Updated Jan 30, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#versioning#constitution#governance#spec-kit#amendment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ahgraber/skills --skill spec-kit-constitution
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Skill: spec-kit-constitution
Source: https://github.com/ahgraber/skills/tree/main/skills/spec-kit-constitution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahgraber/skills --skill spec-kit-constitution

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create and maintain the Spec Kit constitution and keep dependent templates aligned when governance rules or principles change.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Constitution creation, versioning, and baseline capture from templates when needed.
  • Propagation of constitutional changes to dependent templates (plan, spec, tasks) to maintain consistency.
  • Governance checks and placeholder remediation to ensure compliance and traceable amendments.

Quick Start

Run the constitution workflow from the repository root to generate memory/constitution.md from templates and propagate updates to dependent templates.

Frequently Asked Questions about spec-kit-constitution

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a constitution for Spec Kit governance?▼

To create a Spec Kit constitution, run the constitution workflow from the repository root to generate memory/constitution.md from templates and propagate updates to dependent templates.

How do governance principles propagate to planning and task templates?▼

Governance principles propagate by applying constitutional changes to dependent plan, spec, and task templates, ensuring consistency and traceable amendments across the entire Spec Kit workflow.

What happens when memory/constitution.md contains placeholders?▼

When memory/constitution.md contains placeholders, the constitution workflow applies governance checks and placeholder remediation to ensure compliance and establish declarative, versioned principles.

How do I version and amend governance rules in a Spec Kit constitution?▼

Versioning and amending governance rules involves capturing baseline templates and enforcing declarative, versioned principles, ensuring all changes propagate to dependent templates for traceable amendments.

When do I need to update dependent templates after a governance change?▼

Dependent templates require updates when governance rules or principles change, propagating constitutional amendments to plan, spec, and task templates to maintain consistency and compliance.

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