How does it handle edge cases?

The skill includes a systematic 100+ point checklist covering input validation, permissions, state handling, boundary conditions, and network failures.

What documentation types does this skill support?

The Specification Techniques skill supports PRDs, user stories, job stories, use cases, and non-functional requirements documents.

Can it help me write testable requirements?

Yes, it provides specific formats for acceptance criteria, including Given-When-Then (Gherkin), checklists, and example-based scenarios to ensure requirements are testable.

Does it cover technical requirements like security and performance?

Absolutely. It includes comprehensive templates for non-functional requirements covering performance, security, reliability, and accessibility (WCAG).

Specification Techniques

Name: Specification Techniques
Author: slgoodrich

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Learning & Documentation

Master techniques for creating clear, actionable product requirements and technical specifications to align teams and reduce ambiguity.

This skill empowers Claude with professional product management frameworks to translate complex product visions into high-quality documentation. It provides structured guidance for writing Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), crafting INVEST-compliant user stories, and defining testable acceptance criteria using Gherkin or checklist formats. By integrating methodologies like Jobs-to-be-Done and systematic edge-case analysis, it ensures that requirements are complete, measurable, and ready for development, effectively bridging the gap between product strategy and engineering execution.

Key Features

01Structured PRD templates with goals, success metrics, and non-goals

02Agile user story generation using INVEST and 3Cs frameworks

03Behavior-driven acceptance criteria in Given-When-Then (Gherkin) format

04Systematic edge case identification and error handling documentation

05Non-functional requirement (NFR) mapping for performance and security

0648 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Defining rigorous acceptance criteria to ensure feature quality and testability

02Drafting comprehensive Product Requirements Documents for major feature launches

03Converting high-level product ideas into granular, dev-ready user stories

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