traceability

Generate traceability matrices linking requirements to tests and code.

Updated Dec 23, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/Smith-Happens/xlightsfpptester --skill traceability-smith-happens
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Skill: traceability
Source: https://github.com/Smith-Happens/xlightsfpptester/tree/main/skills/traceability
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Smith-Happens/xlightsfpptester --skill traceability-smith-happens

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to manage requirement traceability across artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a traceability matrix linking requirements to user stories, tasks, specifications, tests, and code.
  • Check coverage across forward and backward traces to identify gaps and orphan artifacts.
  • Perform impact analysis and trace-chain visualization to understand dependencies when requirements change.
  • Use via commands such as /trace and /trace generate to maintain living traceability dashboards in your project.

Quick Start

Use the traceability skill to view the dashboard with /trace, generate a matrix with /trace generate, and validate traces with /trace validate.

Frequently Asked Questions about traceability

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a traceability matrix for requirements, user stories, and tests?

You can generate a traceability matrix by using the /trace generate command, which links requirements to user stories, tasks, specifications, tests, and code to visualize end-to-end coverage.

What is requirement traceability and how does it identify orphan artifacts?

Requirement traceability tracks links between requirements and downstream artifacts. Checking coverage across forward and backward traces identifies gaps and orphan artifacts that lack proper trace links.

Can I perform impact analysis when project requirements change?

Yes, you can perform impact analysis and trace-chain visualization to understand dependencies and assess the downstream effects on user stories, tasks, specs, and tests when requirements change.

How do I validate trace links and check coverage gaps in my project dashboard?

You can validate trace links and check coverage gaps by using the /trace validate command, which detects missing links and displays the results in a living traceability dashboard via /trace.

Does traceability work for software projects without external dependencies?

Yes, traceability operates with no external dependencies, making it suitable for product and software projects needing matrix generation, orphan detection, and impact analysis across various artifacts.