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gsd-to-autoforge-spec

Convert GSD codebase mapping to AutoForge app_spec.txt. This skill should be used when the user has run /gsd:map-codebase and wants to use AutoForge on an existing project. Triggers: "convert to autoforge", "gsd to spec", "create app_spec from codebase", "use autoforge on existing project", after /gsd:map-codebase completion.

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Convert GSD codebase mapping to AutoForge app_spec.txt. This skill should be used when the user has run /gsd:map-codebase and wants to use AutoForge on an existing project. Triggers: "convert to autoforge", "gsd to spec", "create app_spec from codebase", "use autoforge on existing project", after /gsd:map-codebase completion.
# GSD to AutoForge Spec Converter Converts `.planning/codebase/*.md` (GSD mapping output) to `.autoforge/prompts/app_spec.txt` (AutoForge format). ## When to Use - After running `/gsd:map-codebase` on an existing project - When onboarding an existing codebase to AutoForge - User wants AutoForge to continue development on existing code ## Prerequisites The project must have `.planning/codebase/` with these files: - `STACK.md` - Technology stack (required) - `ARCHITECTURE.md` - Code architecture (required) - `STRUCTURE.md` - Directory layout (required) - `CONVENTIONS.md` - Code conventions (optional) - `INTEGRATIONS.md` - External services (optional) ## Process <step name="verify_input"> ### Step 1: Verify GSD Mapping Exists ```bash ls -la .planning/codebase/ ``` **Required files:** STACK.md, ARCHITECTURE.md, STRUCTURE.md If `.planning/codebase/` doesn't exist: ``` GSD codebase mapping not found. Run /gsd:map-codebase first to analyze the existing codebase. ``` Stop workflow. </step> <step name="read_codebase_docs"> ### Step 2: Read Codebase Documentation Read all available GSD documents: ```bash cat .planning/codebase/STACK.md cat .planning/codebase/ARCHITECTURE.md cat .planning/codebase/STRUCTURE.md cat .planning/codebase/CONVENTIONS.md 2>/dev/null || true cat .planning/codebase/INTEGRATIONS.md 2>/dev/null || true ``` Extract key information: - **From STACK.md:** Languages, frameworks, dependencies, runtime, ports - **From ARCHITECTURE.md:** Patterns, layers, data flow, entry points - **From STRUCTURE.md:** Directory layout, key file locations, naming conventions - **From INTEGRATIONS.md:** External APIs, services, databases </step> <step name="read_package_json"> ### Step 3: Extract Project Metadata ```bash cat package.json 2>/dev/null | head -20 || echo "No package.json" ``` Extract: - Project name - Version - Main dependencies </step> <step name="generate_spec"> ### Step 4: Generate app_spec.txt Create `prompts/` directory: ```bash mkdir -p .autoforge/prompts ``` **Mapping GSD Documents to AutoForge Spec:** | GSD Source | AutoForge Target | |------------|------------------| | STACK.md Languages | `<technology_stack>` | | STACK.md Frameworks | `<frontend>`, `<backend>` | | STACK.md Dependencies | `<prerequisites>` | | ARCHITECTURE.md Layers | `<core_features>` categories | | ARCHITECTURE.md Data Flow | `<key_interactions>` | | ARCHITECTURE.md Entry Points | `<implementation_steps>` | | STRUCTURE.md Layout | `<ui_layout>` (if frontend) | | INTEGRATIONS.md APIs | `<api_endpoints_summary>` | | INTEGRATIONS.md Services | `<prerequisites>` | **Feature Generation Guidelines:** 1. Analyze existing code structure to infer implemented features 2. Each feature must be testable: "User can...", "System displays...", "API returns..." 3. Group features by category matching architecture layers 4. Target feature counts by complexity: - Simple CLI/utility: ~100-150 features - Medium web app: ~200-250 features - Complex full-stack: ~300-400 features **Write the spec file** using the XML format from [references/app-spec-format.md](references/app-spec-format.md): ```bash cat > .autoforge/prompts/app_spec.txt << 'EOF' <project_specification> <project_name>{from package.json or directory}</project_name> <overview> {Synthesized from ARCHITECTURE.md overview} </overview> <technology_stack> <frontend> <framework>{from STACK.md}</framework> <styling>{from STACK.md}</styling> <port>{from STACK.md or default 3000}</port> </frontend> <backend> <runtime>{from STACK.md}</runtime> <database>{from STACK.md or INTEGRATIONS.md}</database> <port>{from STACK.md or default 3001}</port> </backend> </technology_stack> <prerequisites> <environment_setup> {from STACK.md Runtime + INTEGRATIONS.md requirements} </environment_setup> </prerequisites> <core_features> <!-- Group by ARCHITECTURE.md layers --> <{layer_name}> - {Feature derived from code analysis} - {Feature derived from code analysis} </{layer_name}> </core_features> <api_endpoints_summary> {from INTEGRATIONS.md or inferred from STRUCTURE.md routes/} </api_endpoints_summary> <key_interactions> {from ARCHITECTURE.md Data Flow} </key_interactions> <success_criteria> <functionality> - All existing features continue working - New features integrate seamlessly - No regression in core functionality </functionality> </success_criteria> </project_specification> EOF ``` </step> <step name="verify_output"> ### Step 5: Verify Generated Spec ```bash head -100 .autoforge/prompts/app_spec.txt echo "---" grep -c "User can\|System\|API\|Feature" .autoforge/prompts/app_spec.txt || echo "0" ``` **Validation checklist:** - [ ] `<project_specification>` root tag present - [ ] `<project_name>` matches actual project - [ ] `<technology_stack>` reflects STACK.md - [ ] `<core_features>` has categorized features - [ ] Features are specific and testable </step> <step name="completion"> ### Step 6: Report Completion Output: ``` app_spec.txt generated from GSD codebase mapping. Source: .planning/codebase/*.md Output: .autoforge/prompts/app_spec.txt Next: Start AutoForge cd {project_dir} python ~/projects/autoforge/start.py Or via UI: ~/projects/autoforge/start_ui.sh The Initializer will create features.db from this spec. ``` </step> ## XML Format Reference See [references/app-spec-format.md](references/app-spec-format.md) for complete XML structure with all sections. ## Error Handling | Error | Resolution | |-------|------------| | No .planning/codebase/ | Run `/gsd:map-codebase` first | | Missing required files | Re-run GSD mapping | | Cannot infer features | Ask user for clarification |
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