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Welcome to the Spec CLI project dossier. This is where I document the complete journey of building Spec CLI - from initial concept through implementation challenges to final release.

Follow along as I share technical decisions, architectural patterns, and practical insights gained while developing this http testing client with generators for typespec.

This project is currently in idea phase. Explore the articles below to see the evolution and lessons learned.

Spec CLI

A command-line HTTP testing client specifically designed for TypeSpec API specifications. Spec CLI transforms TypeSpec contracts into executable tests, documentation, and client libraries automatically.

The tool supports complex testing scenarios including authentication flows, pagination, error handling, and performance benchmarking. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines to detect breaking changes and ensure API consistency across versions.

Spec CLI generates not just tests but also living documentation, mock servers, and type-safe API clients. The philosophy is that TypeSpec specifications should be executable artifacts that drive development rather than static documentation.

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