SPECLAN Ask

Identify SPECLAN entities and their context from markdown frontmatter and directory structure.

8|Updated Jan 11, 2026

Search Tags:#specifications #discovery #lifecycle #hierarchy #contextual #change-requests #speclan

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npx skills add https://github.com/thlandgraf/cc-marketplace --skill speclan-ask

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: SPECLAN Ask
Source: https://github.com/thlandgraf/cc-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/speclan/skills/ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thlandgraf/cc-marketplace --skill speclan-ask

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables users to ask questions about SPECLAN specifications and receive holistic, context-rich answers that incorporate the full hierarchy, status, change history, and cross-references, rather than inspecting a single file in isolation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Build a contextual picture of any SPECLAN entity (frontmatter, body, and metadata) and map its upward, downward, and sideways relationships.
Provide lifecycle-aware guidance by surfacing parent/child statuses, change requests, and goal alignment to inform decision making.
Enable rapid discovery of SPECLAN content via integrated guidance from speclan-format and speclan-query tools, including entity lookup by ID or name.

Quick Start

Ask a SPECLAN question (for example, tell me about F-0471) and this skill will fetch its context, relationships, and lifecycle details.

Frequently Asked Questions about SPECLAN Ask

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I query a specification entity and see its full hierarchy and change history?▼

Querying a specification entity returns its full context by reading markdown frontmatter and directory structure, assembling ancestors, descendants, siblings, and change history into a single lifecycle-aware result.

What is the best way to find SPECLAN specifications by ID or name?▼

Finding SPECLAN specifications by ID or name leverages integrated speclan-format and speclan-query data sources to rapidly discover entities and assemble their full contextual metadata.

How does contextual specification discovery work with markdown frontmatter?▼

Contextual specification discovery works by identifying SPECLAN entities from markdown frontmatter and directory structure, then mapping upward, downward, and sideways relationships for a holistic view.

Can I get lifecycle-aware guidance and change request status for a specification entity?▼

Lifecycle-aware guidance is provided by surfacing parent and child statuses, change requests, and goal alignment for a queried specification entity to inform decision making.

Do I need speclan-format and speclan-query to look up specification relationships?▼

You need speclan-format and speclan-query data sources to look up specification relationships, as the skill leverages them to assemble contextual, lifecycle-aware results and entity cross-references.