How does the RFC Generator handle numbering?

The skill automatically scans your existing 'rfcs/' directory, identifies the highest RFC-XXXX sequence, and increments it by one for the new file.

Can I customize the RFC template used by the skill?

Yes, the skill pulls from a reference template located in the plugin's reference directory, which defines the standard sections like Overview, Problem Statement, and Evaluation Criteria.

Where are the generated RFC files stored?

New RFCs are created in the 'rfcs/draft/' directory. The skill also initializes subdirectories for review, approved, in-progress, completed, and archive stages.

Does it prevent duplicate RFCs?

The skill includes a validation step that performs a fuzzy match on existing titles and warns you if a similar technical proposal already exists.

RFC Technical Specification Generator

Name: RFC Technical Specification Generator
Author: jpoutrin

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Collaboration Tools

Generates standardized Request for Comments (RFC) documents with automated numbering and directory management to streamline technical decision-making.

The RFC Technical Specification Generator automates the creation of architectural documentation within your repository. It establishes a structured directory system (covering drafts, reviews, and approvals), handles sequential numbering (e.g., RFC-0001), and populates comprehensive markdown templates with essential metadata. By standardizing how technical proposals are initiated, it helps engineering teams maintain a clear audit trail of design decisions, facilitates peer review, and ensures consistent documentation standards across the software development lifecycle.

Key Features

01Automated sequential RFC numbering and file naming

02Standardized directory structure for draft, review, and approval stages

03Automatic title formatting and kebab-case file conversion

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05Pre-populated markdown templates with technical metadata and status tracking

06Duplicate detection via fuzzy-match title validation

Use Cases

01Standardizing technical architecture proposals across a distributed engineering team

02Maintaining a historical record of significant design decisions and system tradeoffs

03Streamlining the initial phase of the engineering design review process

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add jpoutrin/product-forge create-rfc

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