Spec Kit 0.8.16: Template Variables & Preset Fixes
Spec Kit 0.8.16 adds workflow context variables, fixes preset rendering bugs, and updates the Architecture Guard extension. Small but solid release for automation workflows.
TL;DR
- New
{{ context.run_id }}template variable for workflow automation - Fixed preset skill rendering and branch validation edge cases
- Architecture Guard extension bumped to v1.8.9
New
- Workflow template variable —
{{ context.run_id }}now exposed for dynamic workflow references - Workflow Preset — added to community catalog for easier discovery
Fixed
- Preset skill rendering now correctly resolves
__SPECKIT_COMMAND_*__references - Paths-only mode skips branch validation; setup-plan preserves existing plan state
- Spec quality checklist re-validates after clarify updates
- Broken pipx documentation URLs corrected to pipx.pypa.io
Updated
- Architecture Guard extension to v1.8.9
uv tool install specify-cli --from git+https://github.com/github/spec-kit.git@v0.8.16
Source: Spec Kit
