update-specification
Update an existing specification file for the solution, optimized for Generative AI consumption based on new requirements or updates to any existing code.
Profile →npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill update-specification --agent copilot
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for claude-code, codex, cursor.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Update Specification Your goal is to update the existing specification file `${file}` based on new requirements or updates to any existing code. The specification file must define the requirements, constraints, and interfaces for the solution components in a manner that is clear, unambiguous, and structured for effective use by Generative AIs. Follow established documentation standards and ensure the content is machine-readable and self-contained. ## Best Practices for AI-Ready Specifications - Use precise, explicit, and unambiguous language. - Clearly distinguish between requirements, constraints, and recommendations. - Use structured formatting (headings, lists, tables) for easy parsing. - Avoid idioms, metaphors, or context-dependent references. - Define all acronyms and domain-specific terms. - Include examples and edge cases where applicable. - Ensure the document is self-contained and does not rely on external context. The specification should be saved in the [/spec/](/spec/) directory and named according to the following convention: `[a-z0-9-]+.md`, where the name should be descriptive of the specification's content and starting with the highlevel purpose, which is one of
- Best Practices for AI-Ready Specifications
What does the update-specification skill do?
Update an existing specification file for the solution, optimized for Generative AI consumption based on new requirements or updates to any existing code.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill update-specification --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From github/awesome-copilot, a repository with 37,432 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.