What is the difference between a Requirement and a Specification in Reqord?

Requirements (req) define the 'what' and 'why' using user stories or EARS format, while Specifications (spec) define the 'how' through technical design and implementation details.

Does this skill support integration with external issue trackers?

Yes, Reqord includes specialized commands to synchronize feedback and tasks with GitHub Issues, linking them directly to specific requirements or specifications.

How does Reqord handle versioning for requirements?

Reqord uses a semantic system (X.Y). Patch updates (Y) are for refinements or additions, while major updates (X) represent structural or breaking changes to the requirement.

Can I manually edit the YAML files in the .reqord directory?

No, the skill enforces a rule where all YAML updates must be performed via the Reqord CLI to ensure validation, versioning, and audit trails are correctly maintained.

Reqord Core Context

Name: Reqord Core Context
Author: kicchann

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Provides a unified data model and CLI operational rules for Git-native requirements management within AI development workflows.

The Reqord Core Context skill serves as the foundational knowledge base for managing requirements and specifications within an AI-assisted development environment. It defines the structured YAML and Markdown schemas for requirements, specifications, and project contexts, while enforcing strict CLI-first interaction patterns to ensure data integrity and version control. By providing a centralized reference for data lifecycles, semantic versioning, and traceability, this skill enables Claude to maintain a synchronized, audit-ready requirements repository directly alongside source code.

Key Features

01Integrated feedback and task synchronization with GitHub Issues

02Automated semantic versioning (X.Y) for all requirement changes

03Strict CLI-driven YAML validation rules to prevent data corruption

04Traceability mapping between high-level requirements and technical designs

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06Standardized Requirement and Specification data models (req/spec ID formats)

Use Cases

01Establishing a single source of truth for project requirements within a Git repository

02Managing the full lifecycle of software requirements from draft to implementation

03Enforcing strict data integrity when AI agents update project specifications

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kicchann/reqord context

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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