Addy Osmani 1/13/2026

How to write a good spec for AI agents

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This article provides a framework for writing clear, practical specifications to guide AI agents (like Claude Code and Gemini CLI) in software development. It explains how to avoid overwhelming context limits by starting with a high-level vision, letting the AI draft details, breaking large tasks into smaller ones, and treating the spec as a living document that evolves with the project.

How to write a good spec for AI agents

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