Spec-Clarify

Reduce ambiguity in specifications through targeted questioning.

Prerequisites: Feature spec must exist (run /spec-specify first).

Workflow

1. Initialize - Run .specify/scripts/bash/check-prerequisites.sh --json --paths-only
2. Load spec - Read spec.md
3. Scan ambiguity - Analyze coverage taxonomy
4. Generate questions - Max 5, prioritized by impact
5. Question loop - Present ONE at a time with recommendation
6. Integrate answers - Update spec after each answer
7. Report - Output summary and next steps

Ambiguity Taxonomy

Categories to scan (mark Clear/Partial/Missing):

Question Format

Multiple Choice:

**Recommended:** Option A - <reasoning>

| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| A | Option A |
| B | Option B |
| Short | Custom answer (<=5 words) |

Short Answer:

**Suggested:** <answer> - <reasoning>
Format: <=5 words. Say "yes" or provide your own.

Integration Rules

After each answer:

1. Add ## Clarifications section if missing
2. Add ### Session YYYY-MM-DD subheading
3. Append: - Q: <question> → A: <answer>
4. Update relevant spec section
5. Save immediately

Constraints

• Max 5 questions asked
• Max 10 questions total across session
• Respect "done", "stop", "proceed" signals

Next Steps

After /spec-clarify:

• /spec-plan - Create technical plan