Skills spec-kit-claude-code-workflow
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spec-kit-claude-code-workflow

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Guide Spec-First Claude Code Workflows

Teams often lose alignment when specifications and implementation prompts evolve separately. This skill provides a structured workflow for Spec-Kit planning, Claude Code guidance, and iterative validation.

Supports: Claude Codex Code(CC)
🥈 80 Silver
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Using "spec-kit-claude-code-workflow". Plan a Spec-Kit workflow for a new internal dashboard.

Expected outcome:

  • Recommended workflow phases from specification drafting through implementation review.
  • Suggested inputs such as user stories, acceptance criteria, and repository conventions.
  • Quality checkpoints for validating Claude Code output against the specification.

Using "spec-kit-claude-code-workflow". Help organize CLAUDE.md files across backend and frontend folders.

Expected outcome:

  • A root guidance model for shared standards and project goals.
  • Folder-level guidance recommendations for backend, frontend, and shared modules.
  • Rules for keeping local overrides consistent with repository-wide expectations.

Using "spec-kit-claude-code-workflow". Review whether our prompt process supports iterative improvement.

Expected outcome:

  • A feedback loop for capturing prompt issues after implementation.
  • A method for updating specifications when implementation exposes ambiguity.
  • A review checklist for prompt reuse and team learning.

Security Audit

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v6 • 6/28/2026

Static analysis reported six possible issues, but all reviewed locations are prose in SKILL.md. No executable code, network activity, system reconnaissance, weak cryptography use, data exfiltration, or prompt injection attempt was found.

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Lines analyzed
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Total audits
Low Risk Issues (3)
False Positive: Weak Cryptography Pattern
The static hits occur in descriptive workflow text, not in cryptographic code. Line 7 describes the skill, and line 45 discusses folder-specific rule overrides.
False Positive: System Reconnaissance Pattern
The static hits refer to rapid prototyping and rapid specification changes. They do not instruct collection of host, user, process, or environment information.
False Positive: Network Reconnaissance Pattern
The static hits discuss feedback mechanisms and workflow monitoring. They do not contain network scanning, connection testing, or external endpoint access.
Audited by: codex View Audit History →

Quality Score

55
Architecture
100
Maintainability
87
Content
70
Community
99
Security
83
Spec Compliance

What You Can Build

Start a Specification-First Project

Set up a development process where specifications guide Claude Code implementation from the first planning stage.

Align Multi-Folder Repository Guidance

Plan root and folder-specific CLAUDE.md guidance so teams keep shared rules and local conventions consistent.

Improve AI-Assisted Implementation Reviews

Use specification traceability and quality checkpoints to review Claude Code output against stated requirements.

Try These Prompts

Map the Workflow
Use this skill to outline a Spec-Kit and Claude Code workflow for my project. Include prerequisites, expected inputs, and review checkpoints.
Structure CLAUDE.md Guidance
Use this skill to design root and folder-specific CLAUDE.md guidance for a multi-folder repository. Show how global rules and local rules should relate.
Validate Implementation Against Specs
Use this skill to review whether my implementation plan traces back to the specifications. Identify gaps, ambiguous requirements, and validation steps.
Refine the Full Development Loop
Use this skill to improve our specification, prompt, implementation, and review cycle. Include feedback loops, team responsibilities, and quality controls.

Best Practices

  • Keep specifications testable, current, and linked to implementation work.
  • Use root guidance for shared rules and folder guidance for local conventions.
  • Review Claude Code output against acceptance criteria before merging changes.

Avoid

  • Do not use this workflow when the team intentionally works without specifications.
  • Do not treat generated implementation as valid without specification review.
  • Do not create folder-specific rules that conflict with required repository standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this skill run commands or modify files?
No. It provides conceptual workflow guidance and does not include executable automation.
Is this only for Claude Code?
It is written for Claude Code workflows, but the planning ideas can also help Claude and Codex users.
What project stage benefits most from this skill?
It is most useful before implementation starts or when a team wants to improve an existing specification process.
Does it replace Spec-Kit documentation?
No. It helps organize workflow decisions around Spec-Kit concepts, but teams still need project-specific documentation.
Can it support large repositories?
Yes. It describes root and folder-specific guidance patterns for repositories with multiple areas of ownership.
What should I provide before using it?
Provide repository structure, existing specifications, team conventions, project goals, and current development constraints.