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Create a new spec with PRD, tech stack, and rules. Initializes SPEC stage.

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Create a new SpecSafe specification (NEW → SPEC stage).

When to use:

  • Starting a new feature
  • Need to define requirements before coding
  • Want to establish tech stack and rules upfront

Input: Feature name or brief description

Steps

  1. Validate project state

    Check PROJECT_STATE.md exists (run specsafe init if not). Review current active specs to avoid conflicts.

  2. Create the spec

    specsafe new "<feature-name>"

    This:

    • Generates a new spec file in specs/active/
    • Assigns a unique SPEC-ID (e.g., SPEC-20260211-001)
    • Sets status to SPEC stage
    • Updates PROJECT_STATE.md

  3. Initialize PRD structure

    Open the new spec file and populate:

    • Purpose (WHY): One paragraph explaining why this feature exists
    • Scope (WHAT): In scope and out of scope sections
    • Tech Stack: Target frameworks, languages, tools
    • Rules: Coding standards, constraints, conventions

  4. Define initial requirements

    Add to Requirements table:

    • Functional requirements (what the system must do)
    • Non-functional requirements (performance, security)
    • Priority levels (P0=must have, P1=should have, P2=nice to have)

  5. Show next steps

    Display:

    • Spec file location
    • Current stage (SPEC)
    • Next command: /specsafe:spec <id> to flesh out details

Output

After creation:

  • ✅ Spec file created at specs/active/SPEC-YYYYMMDD-NNN-<feature-name>.md
  • ✅ Status set to SPEC stage
  • ✅ PROJECT_STATE.md updated
  • 📋 Prompt: "Edit the spec to add requirements, then run /specsafe:spec <id>"

Guardrails

  • Feature name should be descriptive (kebab-case recommended)
  • Check for naming conflicts with existing specs
  • Tech stack decisions should reference existing project standards
  • Never start coding without a spec in SPEC or later stage

Example

User: /specsafe:new "user-authentication"
→ Creates SPEC-20260211-004-user-authentication.md
→ Status: SPEC
→ Next: /specsafe:spec SPEC-20260211-004