Can someone help me understand how spec work
I’m building an AI automation system for small businesses (voice AI agents + SMS follow-ups + workflow automation).
Instead of using separate prompts, I want to create a single “master spec” that defines:
voice agent behavior (conversation flow, rules)
data extraction (name, business type, pain points)
output structure for SMS/CRM automation
integration flow (Vapi → webhook → external automation tool)
But I can’t find a clear standard for this.
Some people use system prompts, others use JSON schemas, agent frameworks, or workflow tools.
My questions:
Is there a standard way to structure this kind of “master spec” for AI agents?
Should this be treated like software architecture, prompt engineering, or workflow design?
Any examples of production-level AI agent specs or templates?
I’m trying to avoid prompt sprawl as I scale multiple agents.
Any advice or real-world examples would hel