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specify-cli 0.8.15: Preset Updates and New Token Budget Extension

specify-cli 0.8.15: Preset Updates and New Token Budget Extension

specify-cli version 0.8.15 is out. This release brings a refreshed Fiction Book Writing preset, a new Token Budget extension from the community, and important bug fixes. For developers using this AI-focused CLI tool, the update smooths out the experience and expands its catalog.

What Changed

The Fiction Book Writing preset jumped to v1.8.1. That’s a significant bump. The change log doesn’t detail every tweak, but larger version numbers often mean structural improvements. Developers using the preset should expect more coherent narrative outlines and better character development scaffolding.

Another noteworthy addition: the Token Budget extension landed in the community catalog. It’s a tool to manage token limits in AI prompts. This is particularly useful when you’re working with models that have strict context windows. The extension lets you set budgets and get warnings before you hit the ceiling.

Two internal dependencies got updates: memorylint and superb both moved to version 1.4.0. These are minor bumps, but they likely bring bug fixes or performance gains under the hood.

There’s a fix for post-execution hook dispatch. The issue was that hooks weren’t promoted to the right heading level. Now they use directive language, making the output cleaner. Also, the skills directory now gets created on demand during extension or preset installation. No more manual folder setup.

Why It Matters

These changes may seem incremental, but they improve the developer experience. The preset update ensures better AI-assisted writing. The Token Budget extension fills a real gap — anyone who’s hit a token limit mid-generation knows the frustration. And the hook fix means automation scripts work reliably.

What’s interesting here is the community contribution. The Token Budget extension came from outside the core team. That signals a healthy ecosystem. specify-cli is becoming more than a tool; it’s a platform where users shape the roadmap.

I’d like to see more performance numbers next time. How much faster are the presets? What’s the memory footprint change? But for a patch release, 0.8.15 delivers solid value.

Official Source: https://github.com/github/spec-kit/releases/tag/v0.8.15