Merge pull request #828 from github/localden/updates

Update clarify.md

README.md

@@ -61,6 +61,12 @@ specify init <PROJECT_NAME>
 specify check
 ```
 
+To upgrade specify run:
+
+```bash
+uv tool install specify-cli --force --from git+https://github.com/github/spec-kit.git
+```
+
 #### Option 2: One-time Usage
 
 Run directly without installing:

templates/commands/clarify.md

@@ -97,7 +97,15 @@ Execution steps:
 
 4. Sequential questioning loop (interactive):
     - Present EXACTLY ONE question at a time.
-    - For multiple‑choice questions render options as a Markdown table:
+    - For multiple‑choice questions:
+       * **Analyze all options** and determine the **most suitable option** based on:
+          - Best practices for the project type
+          - Common patterns in similar implementations
+          - Risk reduction (security, performance, maintainability)
+          - Alignment with any explicit project goals or constraints visible in the spec
+       * Present your **recommended option prominently** at the top with clear reasoning (1-2 sentences explaining why this is the best choice).
+       * Format as: `**Recommended:** Option [X] - <reasoning>`
+       * Then render all options as a Markdown table:
 
        | Option | Description |
        |--------|-------------|
@@ -106,9 +114,14 @@ Execution steps:
        | C | <Option C description> | (add D/E as needed up to 5)
        | Short | Provide a different short answer (<=5 words) | (Include only if free-form alternative is appropriate)
 
-    - For short‑answer style (no meaningful discrete options), output a single line after the question: `Format: Short answer (<=5 words)`.
+       * After the table, add: `You can reply with the option letter (e.g., "A"), accept the recommendation by saying "yes" or "recommended", or provide your own short answer.`
+    - For short‑answer style (no meaningful discrete options):
+       * Provide your **suggested answer** based on best practices and context.
+       * Format as: `**Suggested:** <your proposed answer> - <brief reasoning>`
+       * Then output: `Format: Short answer (<=5 words). You can accept the suggestion by saying "yes" or "suggested", or provide your own answer.`
     - After the user answers:
-       * Validate the answer maps to one option or fits the <=5 word constraint.
+       * If the user replies with "yes", "recommended", or "suggested", use your previously stated recommendation/suggestion as the answer.
+       * Otherwise, validate the answer maps to one option or fits the <=5 word constraint.
        * If ambiguous, ask for a quick disambiguation (count still belongs to same question; do not advance).
        * Once satisfactory, record it in working memory (do not yet write to disk) and move to the next queued question.
     - Stop asking further questions when: