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auto-frame

Transform user requests into bounded SPEC.md project specifications.

37|7|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#scoping#specification#product-management#framing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/appautomaton/mlx-speech --skill auto-frame
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-frame
Source: https://github.com/appautomaton/mlx-speech/tree/main/.claude/skills/auto-frame
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/appautomaton/mlx-speech --skill auto-frame

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of ambiguous project requests by forcing a structured, bounded definition of work before any implementation begins, preventing scope creep and misalignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bounded Specification: Generates a canonical SPEC.md that serves as a reloadable contract for the project.
  • Diagnostic Framing: Uses mode-specific diagnostics (Startup, Builder, Content) to clarify intent, stakeholders, and success criteria.
  • Use Case: When starting a new feature or refactor, use this Skill to transform a vague "make it faster" request into a concrete, testable plan with defined anti-goals and acceptance criteria.

Quick Start

Use the auto-frame skill to initiate a new project specification based on the current user request.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-frame

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague product request into a bounded specification?▼

To turn a vague product request into a bounded specification, apply structured diagnostic framing to clarify stakeholder intent, define anti-goals, and generate a canonical SPEC.md artifact with testable acceptance criteria.

What is the best way to define project scope and prevent scope creep?▼

The best way to define project scope and prevent scope creep is by standardizing requirement decomposition into a bounded SPEC.md contract before implementation, ensuring architectural and product consistency across workflows.

Does auto-frame support specification for startup, builder, and content workflows?▼

Yes, auto-frame supports specification for startup, builder, and content workflows by using mode-specific diagnostics to clarify intent, stakeholders, and success criteria tailored to each context.

How do I create a SPEC.md artifact that aligns with repository-level steering?▼

You create a SPEC.md artifact aligned with repository-level steering by transforming project requests into bounded specifications that integrate with existing roadmap documentation to ensure architectural consistency.

Do I need Node.js to generate project specifications with auto-frame?▼

Yes, you need Node.js installed as a dependency to run auto-frame and generate standardized project specification artifacts from user requests.

Why should I use diagnostic framing before starting a feature refactor?▼

You should use diagnostic framing before a feature refactor to force a structured, bounded definition of work, transforming ambiguous requests into concrete plans and preventing stakeholder misalignment.

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