Babysitter spec-creation

Feature specification creation from codebase research. Produces requirements, acceptance criteria, architecture decisions, implementation plans, and risk analysis.

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/methodologies/claudekit/skills/spec-creation" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-spec-creation && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: library/methodologies/claudekit/skills/spec-creation/SKILL.md

Spec Creation

Overview

Creates comprehensive feature specifications by first deeply researching the codebase, then generating structured specifications with requirements, acceptance criteria, architecture decisions, and phased implementation plans.

Research Phase

Analyze project structure and module organization
Identify existing patterns and conventions
Map dependencies and integration points
Review existing tests for testing patterns
Document technical constraints

Specification Components

Scope and Non-Goals

Clear boundaries on what the feature does and does not include.

Functional Requirements

Detailed requirements with unique identifiers for tracking.

Acceptance Criteria

Testable, measurable criteria for each requirement.

Architecture Decisions

Decision records with rationale and alternatives considered.

Implementation Plan

Phased approach ordered by dependency, not priority.

Risk Analysis

Identified risks with probability, impact, and mitigation strategies.

API Contracts and Data Models

Interface definitions and data model schemas.

Test Strategy

Mapping of unit, integration, and E2E tests to requirements.

Output

Specifications are saved to

docs/specs/{feature}.md

for reference by the execution workflow.

When to Use

```
/spec:create [feature]
```
slash command
Before starting a new feature implementation
When planning complex multi-module changes

Processes Used By

```
claudekit-spec-workflow
```
(create mode)