spec-plan

Generate design artifacts and enforce architectural constraints for feature specifications.

Updated Jul 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eavichay/mycli --skill spec-plan-eavichay
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Skill: spec-plan
Source: https://github.com/eavichay/mycli/tree/main/.cursor/skills/spec-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eavichay/mycli --skill spec-plan-eavichay

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates ambiguity in the software development lifecycle by enforcing a structured, template-driven approach to technical planning and design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Workflow: Orchestrates the creation of design artifacts, research documents, and data models based on a unified constitution.
  • Gatekeeping: Enforces technical gates and constitution checks to ensure architectural consistency before implementation begins.
  • Use Case: When starting a new feature, use this skill to generate a comprehensive implementation plan that automatically identifies research needs, defines data models, and establishes interface contracts.

Quick Start

Execute the spec-plan skill to initialize the planning workflow for the current feature specification.

Frequently Asked Questions about spec-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize technical planning and design for a new software feature?

You can standardize technical planning by using a template-driven workflow to generate design artifacts, data models, and interface contracts from feature specifications. This enforces architectural constraints and ensures consistency before implementation begins.

What is the best way to transition a feature specification into actionable implementation tasks?

The best way to transition a feature specification is through an automated workflow that performs research, defines data models, and establishes interface contracts. This generates a comprehensive implementation plan with actionable tasks based on your unified constitution.

Do I need a specific project structure to enforce architectural constraints during planning?

Yes, enforcing architectural constraints requires a project structure compliant with the spec-kit framework and direct access to the repository constitution. These prerequisites provide the foundational rules and templates needed to gate the workflow.

Can I automate the creation of research documents and data models during the software design lifecycle?

Yes, you can automate the creation of research documents and data models by orchestrating a structured planning workflow. It generates these design artifacts automatically based on your repository's constitution and feature specifications.

Why does structured technical planning eliminate ambiguity in the software development lifecycle?

Structured technical planning eliminates ambiguity by enforcing a template-driven approach that acts as a gatekeeper. It performs constitution checks to verify architectural consistency, ensuring all design artifacts and contracts align before any coding starts.

When do I need to run constitution checks before starting software implementation?

You need to run constitution checks during the technical implementation planning phase, right before development begins. This gatekeeping step verifies that generated design artifacts, data models, and interface contracts adhere to your architectural constraints.