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spec-driven-development

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Specification creation and management for the Pilot Shell methodology. Covers semantic search, clarifying questions, structured spec generation, and iterative refinement.

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/blob/HEAD/library/methodologies/pilot-shell/skills/spec-driven-development/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/spec-driven-development/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

  • Search for files and code related to the task description
  • Identify existing patterns that the spec should follow
  • Map the impact area of proposed changes
  • Generate SEARCH-CONTEXT.md with findings

2. Clarifying Question Resolution

  • Identify ambiguities in the task description
  • Generate targeted clarifying questions
  • Resolve assumptions with explicit choices
  • Document decisions for traceability

3. Spec Generation

  • Structure specs with: title, goals, tasks, acceptance criteria
  • Decompose into atomic, testable tasks
  • Define dependency graphs between tasks
  • Include rollback plans and risk assessments
  • Generate SPEC.md document

4. Iterative Refinement

  • Accept plan-reviewer feedback
  • Apply revision requests by severity
  • Refine task decomposition
  • Update acceptance criteria

Spec Structure

# Specification: [Title]

## Goals
- [ ] Goal 1 with measurable outcome

## Tasks
### Task 1: [Description]
- **Acceptance Criteria**: ...
- **Test Strategy**: RED->GREEN->REFACTOR
- **Complexity**: low/medium/high
- **Dependencies**: [task-ids]

## Assumptions
- Assumption 1 (validated: yes/no)

## Risks
- Risk 1: Mitigation strategy