What is the 'storybook entry' approach to specs?

It treats technical documents as part of a larger narrative, starting with an illustrative 'cover page' (ASCII art) followed by an introduction to the nature-based metaphor of the system.

Does it support visual diagrams for technical architecture?

Absolutely. The skill specializes in creating ASCII-based flow diagrams, UI mockups, and state diagrams using box-drawing characters for high-quality terminal and text rendering.

Is specific frontmatter required for Grove specs?

Yes, the skill enforces a specific YAML block containing aliases, ordinal date formats, specific tags, and the tech-spec type identifier.

Can this skill validate existing technical specifications?

Yes, it includes a validation checklist to ensure frontmatter, date formatting, ASCII headers, and the Grove voice are correctly applied to any document.

What is the 'Grove voice' in technical writing?

The Grove voice prioritizes simplicity and human-centric writing, intentionally avoiding 'AI-coded' words like 'seamless' or 'robust' and favoring periods/commas over em-dashes.

Grove Spec Writing

Name: Grove Spec Writing
Author: AutumnsGrove

byAutumnsGrove

Learning & Documentation

Writes and validates nature-inspired Grove technical specifications using ASCII art, storybook metaphors, and standardized formatting.

About

Grove Spec Writing is a specialized skill designed to transform technical documentation into immersive "storybook entries" within the Grove ecosystem. It ensures every specification follows a rigorous structure—including specific YAML frontmatter, intricate ASCII art headers, and poetic taglines—while maintaining the unique "Grove voice" by avoiding common AI-generated patterns and corporate buzzwords. This skill is ideal for developers building within the Grove ecosystem who need to create consistent, visually rich, and highly readable technical architecture documents that feel like field guides rather than standard manuals.

Key Features

Enforces the 'Grove voice' by filtering out AI-coded words and specific punctuation patterns
Provides structured templates for architecture, API schemas, and implementation checklists
Creates detailed ASCII flow diagrams, UI mockups, and state diagrams
0 GitHub stars
Standardizes YAML frontmatter with precise date, tag, and type formatting
Generates nature-inspired ASCII art headers and poetic taglines for documentation

Use Cases

Adding visual ASCII diagrams and mockups to technical implementation plans
Converting existing text-heavy documentation into standardized Grove-style specs
Drafting a new technical specification for a Grove-related project or feature

About

Key Features

Enforces the 'Grove voice' by filtering out AI-coded words and specific punctuation patterns
Provides structured templates for architecture, API schemas, and implementation checklists
Creates detailed ASCII flow diagrams, UI mockups, and state diagrams
0 GitHub stars
Standardizes YAML frontmatter with precise date, tag, and type formatting
Generates nature-inspired ASCII art headers and poetic taglines for documentation

Use Cases

Adding visual ASCII diagrams and mockups to technical implementation plans
Converting existing text-heavy documentation into standardized Grove-style specs
Drafting a new technical specification for a Grove-related project or feature