sdd-render
Spec Rendering Skill
Overview
Transform JSON specification files into beautifully formatted, human-readable markdown documentation. The sdd-render skill bridges the gap between machine-readable specs and human comprehension, making it easy to review progress, share status, and understand project structure at a glance.
Features:
- Markdown generation - Convert JSON specs to formatted markdown with progress tracking
- Visual progress indicators - Status icons and percentage completion for phases/tasks
- Dependency visualization - Show task dependencies and blockers
- Hierarchical structure - Phases, groups, tasks, and subtasks clearly organized
- Metadata display - Estimates, complexity, reasoning, and file paths
- Multiple output destinations - Default location or custom paths via --output flag
Core Workflow
⚠️ CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: MANDATORY PRE-EXECUTION CHECKLIST ⚠️
Before executing ANY sdd render command, you MUST complete this validation:
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