writing-specs

Generate structured technical design specs from Jira story keys or feature docs.

3|Updated Jun 12, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/whimzyLive/nightshift-ai --skill writing-specs-whimzylive
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Skill: writing-specs
Source: https://github.com/whimzyLive/nightshift-ai/tree/main/plugins/sdlc/skills/writing-specs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whimzyLive/nightshift-ai --skill writing-specs-whimzylive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The writing-specs Skill automates the process of creating detailed technical design specifications for software features and Jira stories, ensuring a consistent and thorough structure is followed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Spec Creation: Guides users through the process of writing comprehensive specifications covering data models, API surfaces, permissions, and offline sync rules.
  • Enforces Structure: Ensures each section of the spec is concrete and implementable without further questions.
  • Output Management: Automatically saves the spec with the appropriate filename and branch in a structured repository.

Quick Start

Start using the writing-specs skill by initiating it with a Jira story key or product feature doc, then follow the guided steps to complete your spec.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-specs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a technical specification from a Jira story?

Creating a technical specification from a Jira story requires a story key or product doc to automate structured spec generation covering data models, API surfaces, and permissions. The process guides you through steps to ensure the design is concrete and implementable without further questions.

What should a software design specification include for API surfaces and data models?

A software design specification should include concrete sections for data models, API surfaces, permissions, and offline sync rules. This enforces consistency across the technical design and makes each section implementable without further questions.

How do I enforce programming standards when generating technical specifications?

Enforcing programming standards when generating technical specifications requires knowledge of project-specific entity rules and auth/types. The process automatically saves files with specific naming conventions and commits them to specific branches in your repository.

Can I automate output management for technical specification files in a repository?

Automating output management for technical specification files in a repository is supported by automatically saving the spec with the appropriate filename and branch in a structured repository to enforce consistency.

What are the limitations of automated specification generation for software features?

A limitation of automated specification generation is the strict dependency on project-specific entity rules and auth/types to function correctly. Without this prerequisite knowledge, the tool cannot produce accurate or implementable technical designs.