spectra-apply

Coordinate task tracking and artifact validation to apply Spectra changes.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake --skill spectra-apply-kaochenlong
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Skill: spectra-apply
Source: https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake/tree/main/.claude/skills/spectra-apply
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake --skill spectra-apply-kaochenlong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill orchestrates the application or resumption of Spectra changes by coordinating task tracking, status handling, and artifact validation to keep changes moving forward reliably.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Change selection and progress tracking: guides users to identify the target change, check status, and mark progress using a single, file-based tasks artifact.
  • Preflight and artifact quality checks: automatically surfaces warnings or critical issues and prompts for user input when required to proceed.
  • Context-aware execution: reads context files, honors project preferences (e.g., TDD, audit), and shows current progress to drive deterministic implementations.
  • Use Case: When a change is created or resumed, this skill coordinates the end-to-end workflow from schema discovery to task completion while ensuring guardrails and safe fallbacks.

Quick Start

Start by providing the change name to apply, then follow the on-screen prompts to implement tasks from the selected Spectra change.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectra-apply

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate task tracking and artifact validation for software changes?

Automating task tracking and artifact validation is done by coordinating change selection, preflight checks, and status handling to keep software changes moving forward reliably. It uses a file-based tasks artifact to guide progress.

What is the best way to resume an interrupted software engineering change workflow?

Resuming an interrupted change workflow involves reading context files, checking the current progress status, and validating artifact quality to safely continue implementation. It prompts for user input when ambiguous changes are detected.

How do I enforce guardrails and preflight checks before applying code changes?

Enforcing guardrails and preflight checks requires surfacing warnings or critical issues automatically before proceeding with change application. It honors project preferences like TDD and audit to drive deterministic implementations.

Can I use a file-based tasks artifact to track implementation progress across multiple changes?

Using a file-based tasks artifact to track implementation progress is supported by guiding users to identify the target change, check status, and mark progress in a single file. This ensures context-aware execution throughout the workflow.

Why does change management require prompting for ambiguous changes during automation?

Change management requires prompting for ambiguous changes to enforce safe fallbacks and prevent unintended modifications during automation. It ensures artifact quality checks are validated before driving implementation forward.

Does Spectra change coordination work without external dependencies?

Spectra change coordination works without external dependencies by using internal context files and a tasks artifact to manage the end-to-end workflow. It handles schema discovery and task completion autonomously.