Specsafe Init

Initialize a new SpecSafe project with directory structure and configuration.

When to use:

• Starting a new project with SpecSafe
• Setting up TDD workflow
• First time using SpecSafe in a project

Input: Project name (optional, defaults to current directory name)

Steps

1. Run init command

   specsafe init [project-name]
   

   This creates:

   • specs/active/ directory
   • specs/completed/ directory
   • specs/archive/ directory
   • specs/template.md
   • specsafe.config.json
   • PROJECT_STATE.md

2. Verify initialization

   Check all directories and files were created.

3. Show next steps

   Guide user to:

   • Create first spec with /specsafe:new
   • Review the spec template
   • Understand the workflow

Output

After initialization:

• Confirmation of created structure
• Location of key files
• Next steps guidance
• Prompt: "Ready to create your first spec? Run /specsafe:new <name>"

Guardrails

• Check if already initialized (prevent double-init)
• Ensure write permissions in current directory
• Create all required directories