Spec-kit Initialization on an Existing Project - CLI

[Chatelo]

Feature Request: Initialize spec-kit on Existing Projects via Root

It would be beneficial to enable spec-kit initialization directly within the root of an existing project. This approach streamlines integration and removes the need for intermediate directories.

Proposed Command

uvx --from git+https://github.com/github/spec-kit.git specify init .

Use Case

Developers can bootstrap spec-kit in the root of an existing repository, making adoption easier and more straightforward. This eliminates extra steps and supports direct configuration within current projects.

Expected Outcome

Executing the proposed command should set up spec-kit configuration and assets in the current working directory,.

[ttkniep]

This is already possible (but not well documented):
uvx --from git+https://github.com/github/spec-kit.git specify init --here

[TrentBartlem]

Possible duplicate of #52 ?

[ayushin]

I think it is feasible to reverse-engineer an existing project into a spec, possibly via complete test-coverage of the existing code first and then iteration on the spec / build / test cycle until the resulting code is nearly identical to the pre-existing code - that's how you know your spec is complete and correct.

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