What happens if my requirements are already fully specified?

The automated ambiguity scan will detect that all taxonomy areas are 'clear' and will skip the validation loop entirely to proceed to the next step.

Can I use it with Claude's native /plan command?

Yes, it specifically checks for existing context from the native /plan command to seed its taxonomy and prioritize remaining clarification targets.

Does this skill create the final documentation files?

No, it produces structured validation data which is then consumed by the spec-create skill to generate files like spec.md, tasks.md, and validation.yaml.

How does it handle different types of software tasks?

It categorizes work into Initiatives, Features, or Tasks, adjusting the depth of the validation loop and the granularity of questions based on the scope.

What is the main benefit of using Spec Validate?

It prevents implementation errors and costly rework by identifying missing details or conflicting requirements before the coding phase begins.

Spec Validate

Name: Spec Validate
Author: srnnkls

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生产力与工作流

Guides users through a structured requirement clarification process to eliminate ambiguity before technical documentation begins.

Spec Validate is a specialized requirement-gathering tool for Claude Code designed to minimize implementation rework by identifying specification gaps early. It uses a sophisticated taxonomy-based questioning system to probe scope, behavior, and constraints across initiatives, features, and tasks. By performing automated ambiguity scans and prioritizing areas of high uncertainty, it ensures that technical specifications are grounded in clear, well-defined user needs and architectural strategies before any code is written.

主要功能

01Taxonomy-based ambiguity scanning to detect missing requirements across seven key areas.

02Implementation strategy recommendations with detailed trade-off analysis for proposed approaches.

03Structured validation loops that group questions by impact and uncertainty for efficient clarification.

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05Dynamic questioning limits that scale based on work type: Initiative, Feature, or Task.

06Seamless integration that bridges Claude's native planning context with formal document creation.

使用场景

01Resolving ambiguity in exploratory tasks where the initial scope and constraints are undefined.

02Clarifying complex feature requirements before generating a technical design document (SDD).

03Aligning strategic initiatives with a project constitution to ensure long-term architectural consistency.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add srnnkls/tropos spec-validate

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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