Spec Kit
github/spec-kit
GitHub’s spec-kit for spec-driven development with agents — specify, plan, then implement. GitHub: github/spec-kit (~126k stars).
GitHub repository
Overview
Spec Kit is the open-source project at github/spec-kit on GitHub (https://github.com/github/spec-kit). GitHub’s spec-kit for spec-driven development with agents — specify, plan, then implement. Category on LimeDock: ai-powered. Approximate community size: ~126k GitHub stars. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/github/spec-kit This LimeDock Directories page explains what it is and how teams use it in plain English — so searches for the GitHub project can land on a practical guide.
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Installation guide
Open the GitHub repository, then follow the README for your stack.
Official GitHub repository: https://github.com/github/spec-kit GitHub path: github/spec-kit
How to open it: 1. Copy this URL: https://github.com/github/spec-kit 2. Clone or follow the README install for your OS / stack. 3. Start with the smallest example in their docs before production use.
How to use it
**Simple example** PRs are messy because agents code before the spec is clear.
1. Clone github/spec-kit. 2. Follow the specify → plan → implement flow on a small ticket. 3. Keep the spec in-repo as the source of truth.
Example prompts
- “Use Spec Kit to write a spec for this feature request.”
- “Turn this vague ticket into a Spec Kit plan.”
- “How do we enforce spec-first in Claude Code?”
Use cases and examples
- Evaluate github/spec-kit for your stack
- Onboard a teammate to Spec Kit with a shared checklist
- Compare Spec Kit against tools you already pay for
- Capture lessons in your internal wiki after a pilot
Prerequisites
- GitHub-centric workflow
- Team buy-in for specs before code
Tips
- Specs prevent agent thrash.
- Start with bugs/features that have clear acceptance tests.