Can I filter by parent ID?

Yes, the --parent flag allows you to find children entities by checking directory structure, frontmatter fields, and array fields for matching IDs.

How does the fast mode work?

Fast mode parses only the filenames using the standard SPECLAN naming pattern, allowing for near-instant results without the overhead of reading file contents.

Does it include archived files in the search?

No, the query script automatically excludes files located in the /templates/ and /_archived/ directories to ensure only active specifications are returned.

What output format does this skill use?

The skill outputs data as a structured JSON array, making it easy to pipe into other command-line tools like jq or use within automation scripts.

SPECLAN is a specification pattern using structured markdown files and specific naming conventions (Prefix-ID-Slug) to manage project goals, features, and requirements.

SPECLAN Specification Query

Name: SPECLAN Specification Query
Author: thlandgraf

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Content Management

Queries and filters SPECLAN specification entities including features, requirements, and scenarios with structured JSON output.

This skill provides a fast and flexible way to programmatically query SPECLAN documentation entities by type, status, or parent relationship. It allows users to quickly index specifications, find children of specific features, and filter by lifecycle status (like 'approved' or 'in-development') without manual file searching. By leveraging both filename-based parsing for speed and YAML frontmatter reading for depth, it serves as a powerful utility for maintaining and navigating complex project specifications within the Claude Code environment.

Key Features

01Structured JSON output for seamless integration with scripts and other tools

02Filter entities by lifecycle status (draft, approved, released, etc.)

03Query by specific entity types including goals, features, requirements, and scenarios

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05Identify parent-child relationships across the specification hierarchy

06High-performance filename parsing for rapid listing without reading file content

Use Cases

01Auditing project progress by filtering for features in 'draft' vs 'released' status

02Programmatically indexing a SPECLAN directory to build documentation maps

03Listing all approved requirements associated with a specific feature ID

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thlandgraf/cc-marketplace speclan-query

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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