speckit-updater

Updating SpecKit templates safely requires a selective update process that detects modifications, creates backups, and applies changes only to non-customized sections. This preserves your project configurations while bringing in the latest template improvements.

Yes, SpecKit update conflicts can be resolved inside VSCode. The updater coordinates conflict resolution by launching the VSCode merge editor, allowing you to manually review and merge conflicting template changes during the update workflow.

The safest way to install a fresh SpecKit structure is using an automated orchestration script that validates prerequisites, queries GitHub Releases for target versions, and manages an installation manifest to ensure a correct and trackable setup.

Yes, the SpecKit update process creates backups before applying changes. The automated workflow generates a backup of your existing templates prior to installation, ensuring you can safely revert if an update fails or conflicts arise.

SpecKit template updates handle version targeting by querying GitHub Releases during the automated workflow. This allows the updater to fetch specific template versions, validate them against your project manifest, and apply selective updates accordingly.

If SpecKit template prerequisites are not met before updating, the validation process halts the workflow. The updater checks your environment against required prerequisites to prevent incomplete installations, broken template states, or failed updates.