Spec Kit Templates 0.4.1: Checkpoint & Root Detection

Spec Kit 0.4.1 adds checkpoint tracking for agent workflows and fixes repo root detection to use .specify config first.

Spec Kit Templates 0.4.1: Checkpoint & Root Detection

TL;DR

  • New checkpoint extension for tracking spec progress
  • Fixed repo root detection to prioritize .specify config over git
  • Added missing Assumptions section to spec template

New

  • Checkpoint extension — Track and manage specification milestones within your agent workflows.

Fixed

  • Repo root detection — Scripts now prioritize .specify config file over git directory for more reliable project root identification.
  • Spec template — Added missing Assumptions section to ensure complete specification structure.

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Source: Spec Kit