spectra-ask

Retrieve document-grounded answers from openspec documentation via Spectra CLI vector search.

1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/howie/MiniShell --skill spectra-ask-howie
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spectra-ask
Source: https://github.com/howie/MiniShell/tree/main/.claude/skills/spectra-ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howie/MiniShell --skill spectra-ask-howie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users need accurate, document‑grounded answers to questions about the project's specifications without relying on general AI knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grounded Answers: Provides responses strictly sourced from docs/openspec/ files.
  • Vector Search: Leverages Spectra CLI's embedding‑based search to handle multilingual queries.
  • Safety Guardrails: Enforces read‑only access, filters sensitive information, and avoids speculation.

Quick Start

Ask the skill a question about the project, for example “/spectra-ask how does the activity‑bar badge work?”.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectra-ask

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search openspec documentation for accurate project specification answers?

You can search openspec documentation by asking a question directly, and the tool retrieves grounded answers from the openspec repository using vector search to find exact specifications and design details.

Can I use vector search to query multilingual openspec documentation?

Yes, you can query multilingual openspec documentation using vector search, as the tool leverages Spectra CLI's embedding-based search to process and retrieve answers across different languages.

Does the spectra-ask skill require read-only access to the openspec repository?

Yes, the spectra-ask skill enforces read-only access to the openspec repository, with safety guardrails that filter sensitive information and prevent speculative modifications to the documentation.

What is the best way to get document-grounded answers instead of general AI knowledge?

The best way to get document-grounded answers is to query the openspec files directly, as the tool sources responses strictly from the openspec repository to avoid general AI knowledge.

Why does the spectra-ask skill filter sensitive information from the knowledge-base?

The spectra-ask skill filters sensitive information to enforce safety guardrails, ensuring read-only access and preventing speculation when retrieving answers from the openspec knowledge-base.