Spec First Framework
- 3 repo stars
- Updated May 19, 2026
- zlatkomq/spec-first-framework
Spec-First AI Development Framework is a structured methodology and plugin bundle that registers editor commands and project workflow files so developers can produce traceable specifications and gated AI-assisted outputs
About
spec-first-framework is a marketplace plugin and CLI methodology for AI-assisted development with traceable specs and quality gates. The editor plugin registers slash commands while spec-first init copies workflow files into each repo. Use it when agents need consistent SPEC.md, design, and checklist outputs instead of ad hoc prompts.
- Two-step setup: editor plugin plus spec-first CLI init per repository
- Ships templates, steps, checklists, specs/, and bugs/ scaffold folders
- Supports Cursor, Claude Code, OpenCode, and Codex skill discovery paths
- README warns slash commands fail until .framework/templates exist in the project
Spec First Framework by the numbers
- Data as of Jul 18, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| repo stars | ★ 3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Repository | zlatkomq/spec-first-framework ↗ |
How do you keep AI-assisted projects aligned to written specs and checklists instead of one-off chat transcripts?
Install editor slash commands plus spec-first init so agents follow traceable SPEC, design, and checklist workflows with per-project templates.
Who is it for?
Developers using Cursor, Claude Code, or OpenCode who will run spec-first init in each repository.
Skip if: Teams that refuse per-project .framework scaffolding or only want a single global prompt without spec files.
What you get
Project-local .framework templates and steps plus working /specify-style commands that read those files.
Plugins in this marketplace
1 plugin - install individually after you add the marketplace.
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FAQ
Why are two install steps required?
README explains the plugin registers commands while spec-first init copies templates and checklists into the project.
What happens if I skip spec-first init?
Slash commands like /specify fail with template not found because .framework/templates/SPEC.template.md is missing.
How do I install the CLI?
README documents curling spec-first.sh to /usr/local/bin/spec-first and chmod +x.