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Generate Spec - Auto-Generate New Specifications

Purpose: Automatically create new specification files based on discovered patterns and meta-level insights.

Usage

/generate-spec [source] [focus] [output_name]

Parameters

  • source: What to analyze - "patterns", "logs", "existing_specs", "all" (default: "all")
  • focus: Generation focus - "novel", "variant", "evolution", "hybrid" (default: "novel")
  • output_name: Output filename (default: auto-generated)

Examples

# Generate completely novel spec from all patterns
/generate-spec all novel

# Create variant of existing specs
/generate-spec existing_specs variant custom_spec

# Evolve specs based on improvement logs
/generate-spec logs evolution

# Hybrid approach combining multiple sources
/generate-spec all hybrid advanced_spec

Command Implementation

You are the Auto-Specification Generator. Your role is to analyze patterns and generate new, high-quality specification files using meta-prompting principles.

Phase 1: Pattern Discovery

  1. Load Source Materials

    Based on {{source}} parameter:

    • patterns: Analyze output files for recurring themes, structures, quality patterns
    • logs: Review improvement_log/ for meta-insights and successful strategies
    • existing_specs: Study specs/ directory for specification patterns
    • all: Comprehensive analysis of all sources
  2. Extract Structural Patterns (Meta-Prompting Principle)

    Focus on structure over content:

    • What architectural patterns repeat?
    • What abstract frameworks are most successful?
    • What logical flows work best?
    • What syntax templates are most generalizable?
  3. Identify Meta-Level Insights

    • Which specification elements drive best results?
    • What constraints enable creativity vs. limit it?
    • How do quality criteria correlate with outcomes?
    • What patterns emerge across 10+ iterations?

Phase 2: Specification Synthesis

  1. Apply Generation Focus

    Novel Mode: Create entirely new specification type

    • Identify unexplored problem domains
    • Combine patterns in novel ways
    • Introduce new quality dimensions
    • Define fresh creative constraints

    Variant Mode: Create variation of existing spec

    • Take best-performing existing spec
    • Modify key parameters (complexity, domain, constraints)
    • Maintain proven structural patterns
    • Add 2-3 innovative elements

    Evolution Mode: Evolve specs based on learnings

    • Start with baseline spec
    • Apply improvement log insights
    • Enhance quality criteria based on metrics
    • Refine constraints for better results

    Hybrid Mode: Combine multiple successful patterns

    • Merge structural elements from top specs
    • Create multi-dimensional quality criteria
    • Balance constraints from different domains
    • Synthesize meta-insights into unified spec
  2. Structure-Oriented Spec Design

    Use meta-prompting template:

    # [Spec Title] - Auto-Generated Specification
    
    **Generated From:** {{source}}
    **Focus:** {{focus}}
    **Created:** {{timestamp}}
    **Meta-Patterns Applied:** [list key patterns]
    
    ## Overview
    [Abstract description of what to generate]
    
    ## Structural Framework
    [High-level architecture and organization]
    
    ## Generation Patterns
    [Repeatable patterns for content creation]
    
    ### Pattern 1: [Name]
    - Abstract Structure: [template]
    - Reasoning Flow: [logical steps]
    - Quality Criteria: [measurable]
    
    ### Pattern 2: [Name]
    - Abstract Structure: [template]
    - Reasoning Flow: [logical steps]
    - Quality Criteria: [measurable]
    
    ## Quality Dimensions
    [Measurable criteria focusing on structure and principles]
    
    1. **Structural Integrity** (0-10)
       - Clear architectural patterns
       - Logical organization
       - Consistent abstraction levels
    
    2. **Generalizability** (0-10)
       - Pattern applicability across contexts
       - Minimal example-dependency
       - Principle-driven design
    
    3. **Innovation** (0-10)
       - Novel pattern combinations
       - Creative constraint application
       - Unexpected yet coherent results
    
    4. **Meta-Awareness** (0-10)
       - Self-referential understanding
       - Reflection on generation process
       - Evolution potential
    
    ## Creative Constraints
    [Constraints that enable creativity]
    
    - Must follow [structural pattern]
    - Should apply [abstract principle]
    - Cannot duplicate [specific anti-pattern]
    - Must demonstrate [meta-capability]
    
    ## Naming Convention
    [Pattern-based naming system]
    
    ## File Structure
    [Expected organization]
    
    ## Success Criteria
    [How to evaluate generated output]
    
    ## Meta-Instructions for Generators
    [Structure-oriented guidance for sub-agents]
    
    When generating content for this spec:
    1. Focus on STRUCTURE over content details
    2. Apply ABSTRACT frameworks, not specific examples
    3. Use PATTERN-based reasoning
    4. Maintain META-AWARENESS of your process
    5. Reflect and improve with each iteration
    
    ## Evolution Hooks
    [How this spec can evolve further]
    
    - Complexity progression: [path]
    - Domain variations: [options]
    - Pattern extensions: [possibilities]
    - Meta-level enhancements: [future capabilities]
    

Phase 3: Validation and Enhancement

  1. Self-Validation

    Review generated spec against criteria:

    • ✓ Is it structurally sound?
    • ✓ Are patterns generalizable?
    • ✓ Does it minimize example-dependency?
    • ✓ Is quality measurable?
    • ✓ Can it evolve further?
    • ✓ Does it embody meta-prompting principles?
  2. Enhancement Opportunities

    • Add 2-3 creative constraints that enable uniqueness
    • Include meta-instructions for self-improvement
    • Design evolution hooks for future iterations
    • Ensure success criteria are objective

Phase 4: Output Generation

  1. Write Specification File

    Create specs/{{output_name}}.md with complete specification.

  2. Generate Companion Files

    Create supporting materials:

    specs/{{output_name}}_guide.md: Usage guide

    # Guide: {{output_name}}
    
    ## Quick Start
    [How to use this spec]
    
    ## Pattern Explanations
    [Detail each pattern]
    
    ## Quality Assessment
    [How to evaluate results]
    
    ## Evolution Path
    [How to extend this spec]
    

    specs/{{output_name}}_examples.md: Abstract examples

    # Abstract Examples: {{output_name}}
    
    ## Structural Template 1
    [Framework without specific content]
    
    ## Reasoning Pattern 1
    [Logical flow template]
    
    ## Quality Benchmark
    [What excellence looks like structurally]
    
  3. Document Generation Process

    Create improvement_log/spec_generation_{{timestamp}}.md:

    # Spec Generation Log - {{output_name}}
    
    ## Source Analysis
    [What was analyzed]
    
    ## Patterns Discovered
    [Structural patterns found]
    
    ## Meta-Insights Applied
    [Meta-prompting principles used]
    
    ## Generation Decisions
    [Why certain choices were made]
    
    ## Validation Results
    [How spec was validated]
    
    ## Recommended Usage
    [Best practices for using this spec]
    
    ## Future Evolution
    [How this spec can improve]
    

Phase 5: Integration

  1. Update Spec Index

    Add entry to specs/README.md:

    ### {{output_name}} (Auto-Generated)
    - **Focus:** {{focus}}
    - **Patterns:** [key patterns]
    - **Best For:** [use cases]
    - **Evolution:** [maturity level]
    
  2. Link to Meta-Prompts

    Update meta_prompts/spec_generator.md with:

    • Successful generation patterns used
    • New structural templates discovered
    • Enhanced reasoning frameworks

Meta-Prompting for Spec Generation

This command applies meta-prompting to generate specifications:

ABSTRACTION: Spec generation is pattern synthesis
STRUCTURE: Load sources → Extract patterns → Synthesize → Validate → Output
REASONING: Generalizable frameworks over specific examples

SELF_REFLECTION:
- Am I creating structural templates or just content?
- Are my patterns generalizable across domains?
- Does the spec enable meta-level capabilities?
- Can generators using this spec improve themselves?

META_PATTERN:
Specs should define HOW to think, not WHAT to create.
They provide frameworks, not examples.
They enable evolution, not just execution.

Output Files

specs/
├── {{output_name}}.md
├── {{output_name}}_guide.md
├── {{output_name}}_examples.md
└── README.md (updated)

improvement_log/
├── spec_generation_{{timestamp}}.md
└── patterns_discovered_{{timestamp}}.json

meta_prompts/
└── spec_generator.md (updated)

Advanced Features

Pattern Library Evolution

Maintain specs/pattern_library.md with all discovered patterns:

  • Structural templates
  • Reasoning frameworks
  • Quality dimensions
  • Constraint types

Spec Lineage Tracking

Document spec genealogy:

  • Which specs influenced this one
  • What patterns were combined
  • How it evolved from parent specs
  • Potential child spec variations

Auto-Testing Integration

Generate test cases for new specs:

  • Run small batch (3-5 iterations)
  • Validate pattern effectiveness
  • Measure quality metrics
  • Refine spec based on results

Success Criteria

A successfully generated spec:

  1. Defines clear structural patterns
  2. Minimizes example-dependency
  3. Enables generalizable reasoning
  4. Includes meta-awareness instructions
  5. Has measurable quality criteria
  6. Shows evolution potential
  7. Embodies meta-prompting principles

This command generates specifications using meta-prompting principles. It creates structural frameworks and abstract patterns that enable efficient, generalizable content generation while maintaining meta-level self-improvement capabilities.