spec-step-execution

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

2|Updated Jan 19, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/wilddeer/specops --skill spec-step-execution

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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.

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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.