What is the primary function of speckit-update?

It manages the synchronization of the GitHub Spec Kit into your local repository while preserving specific local configurations like language and ID formats.

Does this skill support Japanese localization?

Yes, it is specifically designed to translate English upstream templates into Japanese during the update process to maintain local language standards.

How does the skill verify the update was successful?

The skill includes a verification step that checks script functionality via help flags and uses grep-like searches to ensure no old version strings or untranslated English remains.

Can I use this with custom SPEC ID formats?

It is pre-configured to strictly enforce the SPEC-[UUID8桁] format to ensure consistency across your technical specifications.

Does this skill handle branch management?

No, it follows a guardrail that prevents branch creation or switching, leaving branch control entirely to the user's manual management.

Spec Kit Update Manager

Name: Spec Kit Update Manager
Author: akiojin

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Developer Tools

Synchronizes and maintains GitHub Spec Kit versions while preserving local customizations and Japanese localization.

This skill automates the process of updating the GitHub Spec Kit (spec-kit) within a repository, ensuring that base templates, commands, and scripts are synced with upstream releases. It is specifically designed to maintain strict local constraints, such as keeping all documentation in Japanese, enforcing a specific SPEC ID format (SPEC-[UUID8桁]), and preventing automated branch manipulation. It streamlines the workflow of identifying version gaps, applying diffs, and verifying that the specification framework remains functional and compliant with organizational standards.

Key Features

01Strict adherence to custom SPEC ID formats (SPEC-[UUID8桁])

02Validation of script functionality and documentation consistency

03Localization enforcement (translating English templates to Japanese)

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05Automated template and script synchronization from GitHub Spec Kit

06Upstream release detection and base version tracking

Use Cases

01Migrating English Spec Kit templates to a localized Japanese environment

02Ensuring specification management scripts remain compatible with local git workflow restrictions

03Upgrading an existing Spec Kit implementation to the latest GitHub release

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add akiojin/skills speckit-update

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