How do I set up a project for STDD?

If the skill detects the project hasn't been initialized, it will prompt you to run the /stdd:setup command to create the necessary directories and rule files.

What does the STDD Rules skill do?

It ensures that your project is properly configured for Spec- and Test-Driven Development by checking for required documentation and rule files before allowing implementation tasks.

Which files does this skill look for?

The skill specifically checks for the presence of the docs/specs/ directory and the .claude/rules/stdd.md configuration file.

Why is Spec-Driven Development (SDD) important?

SDD ensures that requirements are clearly defined before coding begins, reducing errors, minimizing technical debt, and ensuring the AI assistant understands the project goals.

STDD Rules

Name: STDD Rules
Author: dominik-rehse

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Security & Testing

Enforces spec- and test-driven development workflows by ensuring project initialization and adherence to defined specifications.

This skill facilitates a Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow within Claude Code. It acts as a proactive guardrail, checking for the existence of required specification directories and rule files before any implementation work begins. By requiring users to initialize their projects with standardized setup commands, it ensures that every line of code is backed by clear documentation and automated tests, leading to more maintainable, reliable, and architecturally sound software.

Key Features

011 GitHub stars

02Test-Driven Development (TDD) pattern integration

03Automated initialization status monitoring

04Interactive setup prompts for unconfigured projects

05Project structure validation for docs and rules

06Spec-Driven Development (SDD) workflow enforcement

Use Cases

01Automating the validation of project setup for AI-assisted coding

02Maintaining consistent TDD standards across a development team

03Enforcing a 'specs-first' methodology in new software projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dominik-rehse/stdd stdd-rules

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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