spec-step-execution

Execute a single spec step and return SUCCESS, FAILED, or GAP results.

2|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wilddeer/specops --skill spec-step-execution
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: spec-step-execution
Source: https://github.com/wilddeer/specops/tree/main/skills/spec-step-execution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wilddeer/specops --skill spec-step-execution

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Executing a single step from a spec can be prone to ambiguity, misinterpretation, and inconsistent results across sessions; this Skill enforces a zero-ambiguity workflow for step execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic single-step execution: follows the exact step description from the spec with explicit inputs and outcomes.
  • Gap detection and reporting: identifies when the spec does not cover a scenario and returns a GAP result with guidance.
  • Structured result communication: outputs SUCCESS, FAILED, or GAP with a clear summary, verification status, and optional observations.

Quick Start

Provide the spec file path, the step number or name, and any existing progress or research context to execute a single step from the spec.

Frequently Asked Questions about spec-step-execution

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I execute a single spec step deterministically without ambiguity?

Deterministic spec step execution requires providing the exact step name or number and any existing research context, ensuring strict step-by-step execution with explicit inputs and zero ambiguity. It outputs structured SUCCESS, FAILED, or GAP results with verification status.

What is gap detection in spec step execution?

Gap detection in spec step execution identifies scenarios not covered by the spec, returning a GAP result with clear context and guidance. This structured reporting mechanism highlights missing specifications to prevent ambiguous execution paths.

How do I get structured results from spec execution to verify outcomes?

Spec execution provides structured results by returning SUCCESS, FAILED, or GAP statuses. Each result includes a clear summary, explicit verification status, and optional observations, ensuring strict deterministic step-by-step execution with zero ambiguity.

What information do I need to start executing a spec step?

To start executing a spec step, you need to provide the spec file path, the specific step number or name, and any existing progress or research context. This ensures deterministic single-step execution with explicit inputs and structured outcome reporting.

When should I use deterministic step-by-step spec execution?

Deterministic step-by-step spec execution should be applied to scenarios requiring strict execution and explicit verification. It is necessary when consistent, zero-ambiguity results across sessions are critical for validating individual steps from a specification.

Why does spec execution return a GAP status instead of FAILED?

Spec execution returns a GAP status instead of FAILED when it detects the spec does not cover a specific scenario. This distinct result provides guidance on missing specifications, whereas FAILED indicates an execution attempt that did not succeed.