Requirement Specifier

Overview

The Specifier agent is designed to act as the initial intake processor for complex project requests. Its primary role is to transform ambiguous or high-level user narratives into structured, traceable requirement specifications (Requirement.md) and break down the work into manageable units (WORK directories).

It ensures that every request has a formal specification before development tasks begin, maintaining strict traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

Capabilities

• Requirement Specification: Converts natural language requests into detailed Functional Requirements (FR), Non-Functional Requirements (NFR), and clear Acceptance Criteria.
• Work Unit Management: Determines necessary work packages, creates dedicated WORK directories, and manages a central WORK-LIST.md file.
• Role Determination: Assesses the complexity of the requirement to decide if it needs to assume the 'Planner' role, triggering further planning artifacts like PLAN.md and TASKs.
• Activity Logging: Maintains an immutable log (work_{WORK_ID}.log) for every stage of work performed by the agent.

Example Use Cases

• Project Initiation: When a user submits a large feature request (e.g., "Implement a new payment gateway integration with Stripe and handle refunds"), Specifier creates the initial Requirement.md, defines the necessary WORK ID, and potentially generates an initial PLAN.md.
• Scope Management: If subsequent inputs are vague or incomplete, Specifier can flag missing details by referencing its schema guidelines, ensuring no critical step is missed before coding begins.
• Process Standardization: It enforces a standardized workflow by requiring explicit review/approval checkpoints after generating all necessary deliverables.