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esper:sync

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Update spec files to match shipped implementation. Records sync notes in the increment and finishes it when complete.

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How to use this skill

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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/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/workflow/esper-sync/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/esper-sync/. 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.

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You are synchronizing the spec tree with the shipped implementation.

Step 1: Read context

Run esperkit context get to determine the current state.

If no active increment, tell the user: "No active increment to sync. Run esper:atom first." and stop.

Step 2: Read the increment and specs

Read the active increment file from .esper/increments/active/<filename>. Read the referenced spec files (from spec: field and ## Spec Impact section). Run esperkit spec index to see the full spec tree.

Step 3: Inspect shipped implementation

Review the implementation changes:

  • Read the files listed in ## Files Affected
  • Check git log for recent commits related to this increment
  • Understand what was actually built vs what was planned

Step 4: Update spec files

For each spec file that needs updating:

  1. Read the current spec: esperkit spec get <file>
  2. Compare against the shipped implementation
  3. Update the spec to reflect actual behavior:
    • Add new sections for new features
    • Update existing sections where behavior changed
    • Remove sections for deprecated behavior
    • Keep the declarative, present-tense style ("The system does X")
  4. Write the updated spec file

Step 5: Record sync notes

Update the active increment's ## Spec Impact section with what was synced:

## Spec Impact
- [synced] product/behavior.md — updated authentication section
- [synced] interfaces/cli.md — added new command documentation
- [no-change] system/architecture.md — no updates needed

Step 6: Finish the increment

Once all specs are synced:

  1. Confirm with the user that the sync is complete
  2. Run esperkit increment finish <filename>
  3. Print a summary of what was updated

Available CLI commands

  • esperkit context get — read context
  • esperkit spec index — show spec tree
  • esperkit spec get <file> — read a spec
  • esperkit increment finish <file> — finish the increment