Getting Started¶

Welcome to the V-Model Extension Pack for Spec Kit! This guide will take you from zero to audit-ready requirements with full traceability.

What You'll Learn¶

Installation (~5 minutes)

Install the extension from the catalog, a GitHub release, or a local clone — then configure your regulatory domain.

Installation Guide
Your First V-Model Project (~15 minutes)

Create requirements, generate acceptance tests, and build a traceability matrix — all from a single spec.

First Project Tutorial

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

Prerequisite	Minimum Version	Notes
Spec Kit	v0.1.0+	The core `specify` CLI must be installed and on your `PATH`
Python	≥ 3.11	Required by Spec Kit
Git	Any recent version	For version control and extension installation
Shell	—	Bash (Linux/macOS) or PowerShell (Windows)

Check your Spec Kit version

specify --version

If you don't have Spec Kit yet, follow the Spec Kit installation instructions first.

Installation — Three ways to install, plus optional domain configuration for regulated industries.
Your First V-Model Project — A hands-on tutorial covering Level 1 of the V-Model (Requirements ↔ Acceptance Testing).

Once you've completed the first project tutorial, explore the deeper V-Model levels in the Guides section.