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OpenSpec – A lightweight and configurable AI spec framework

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jmathai · 1789604461 · focus · HN ↗
I have a super simple spec-based workflow. It works amazingly well. I’m amazed how well coding agents can work through what I consider large features.
Last week, I gave a 471 line spec to implement a major feature and it didn’t flinch. I wrote about it here.
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1. OutOfHere · 1789609206 · focus · HN ↗
  I am sorry but 471 lines is nothing in 2026. Come back when it has executed a 5000-10,000 line spec flawlessly, although the threshold keeps getting higher as the models get better. You're right though about a simple spec based workflow going far.
  1. jmathai · 1789612992 · focus · HN ↗
    Yeah - I'm sure folks have pushed it further than I have. But this is what I've seen with my own eyes as opposed to read from others. And even at 471, I'm impressed.

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