spec-normalisation

Convert stakeholder notes, emails, and tickets into structured product specifications with acceptance criteria.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davidrrowley/CortexYouV3 --skill spec-normalisation
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Skill: spec-normalisation
Source: https://github.com/davidrrowley/CortexYouV3/tree/main/.agents/skills/spec-normalisation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidrrowley/CortexYouV3 --skill spec-normalisation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts fragmented notes, tickets, and stakeholder inputs into a coherent, planning-ready product specification with measurable acceptance criteria so teams can move from ambiguity to execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts goals, users, and journeys from raw inputs and synthesizes them into spec sections.
  • Converts requirements into testable statements and adds clear acceptance criteria.
  • Produces a concise list of assumptions and open questions and checks for contradictions across inputs.
  • Use case: Turn meeting notes and Jira tickets into a specs/<feature>/spec.md that the delivery team can estimate against.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to convert my meeting notes and ticket links into a structured spec with clear acceptance criteria and a list of open questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about spec-normalisation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn rough meeting notes and Jira tickets into a structured product spec?

To turn rough notes into a structured product spec, input your disparate stakeholder emails and tickets to extract goals, users, and journeys, then synthesize them into coherent spec sections with measurable acceptance criteria.

How do I write testable acceptance criteria from ambiguous feature requirements?

Writing testable acceptance criteria from ambiguous requirements involves converting raw stakeholder inputs into structured product specifications, checking for contradictions, and outputting clear statements suitable for planning and validation.

What is the best way to consolidate stakeholder analysis inputs into a planning-ready spec?

The best way to consolidate stakeholder analysis inputs is to process fragmented notes and design briefs, extracting goals and journeys while surfacing assumptions and open questions to produce a planning-ready product specification.

Can I use this to check for contradictions across early-stage feature proposals?

Yes, you can check for contradictions across early-stage feature proposals by applying the spec normalization process to disparate inputs, which explicitly surfaces conflicting requirements and lists open questions.

Does spec normalisation work without any external dependencies or components?

Spec normalisation works without external dependencies or components, directly processing your early-stage design briefs and stakeholder tickets to output a structured feature specification file for estimation.