speckit-checklist

Generate requirement-quality checklists for spec-kit feature documents.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/linhnguyen125/ClaudeCodeWithSpecKit --skill speckit-checklist-linhnguyen125
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Skill: speckit-checklist
Source: https://github.com/linhnguyen125/ClaudeCodeWithSpecKit/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/linhnguyen125/ClaudeCodeWithSpecKit --skill speckit-checklist-linhnguyen125

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of focused checklists that evaluate the quality of written requirements so reviewers and authors can detect gaps, ambiguities, and missing acceptance criteria before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-aware checklist generation: Derives focus areas from feature spec, plan, and tasks documents and produces checklist items that test requirement completeness, clarity, consistency, measurability, and coverage.
  • Safe file handling: Creates or appends CHK-prefixed items into FEATURE_DIR/checklists/ without deleting existing content and preserves traceability references.
  • Reviewer-focused workflows: Produces short, domain-scoped checklists for PR reviewers or authors preparing a formal release gate, and supports incremental additions to existing checklists.

Quick Start

Generate a requirements checklist for the payments feature that prioritizes security, edge cases, and measurable acceptance criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-checklist

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a requirements quality checklist for feature specs?

Generate a requirements quality checklist by applying this Skill to feature specs, plans, and task documents to produce domain-focused items testing completeness, clarity, consistency, measurability, and coverage. It outputs CHK-prefixed checklist entries for reviewers and authors.

What does requirement traceability mean in a spec-kit project structure?

Requirement traceability in a spec-kit project structure ensures checklist items preserve references to source documents. The Skill appends CHK-prefixed items into FEATURE_DIR/checklists/ without deleting existing content, maintaining traceability rules for formal release gates.

Can I append new checklist items to existing requirement reviews without overwriting content?

Yes, you can append new checklist items without overwriting content. The Skill performs safe file handling by creating or appending CHK-prefixed items into FEATURE_DIR/checklists/ directories, preserving existing traceability references and supporting incremental additions.

How do I validate requirement completeness and measurability before implementation?

Validate requirement completeness and measurability by generating a focused checklist that detects gaps, ambiguities, and missing acceptance criteria. The Skill derives focus areas from feature specs and produces short, domain-scoped checklists for PR reviewers or authors preparing a formal release gate.

Does this checklist generation tool work with existing spec-kit templates?

Yes, it works with spec-kit templates by following the spec-kit project structure. The Skill creates or appends CHK-prefixed checklist entries in FEATURE_DIR/checklists/ following the spec-kit template and traceability rules, fitting seamlessly into existing reviewer-focused workflows.