Step 3 — Export

Export the boot-sequence spec tree from Step 2 to CSV, HTML, and graph formats.

Export the spec tree from Step 2 to CSV, HTML, and graph formats.

CSV export#

reqmd export csv 02-trace-your-spec/ -o csv-out/

Produces one CSV per document directory (stakeholder-requirements.csv, system-requirements.csv, etc.) with a leading Type column followed by ID, Title, all schema attributes, Body, Rationale. Rows are emitted in document order for every node — requirements and containers/info items (headings without attr blocks) — so the CSV mirrors the source document, not just its requirement subset.

HTML export#

reqmd export html 02-trace-your-spec/ -o html-out/

Produces standalone HTML files with:

  • Requirement cards with goldmark-rendered body text
  • Collapsible container sections and plain info blocks for headings without attr blocks (folders, exactly as authored)
  • Sidebar TOC with the same folder nesting
  • Upstream/downstream trace links between files
  • Document chain tab strip (V-model navigation)
  • Search and filter (Alpine.js, requirement-scoped)
  • Light/dark theme toggle

Open html-out/tests-requirements.html in a browser to see trace links.

See it live. Don't want to run the export yourself? Here's a real HTML export from the reqmd project's own spec, showing card layout, trace links, the document chain, search, and theme toggle:

Open the system requirements export →

Other documents in the same export: Stakeholder needs, Software requirements, Test specifications. Try the trace links — they cross between documents.

Graph export (requires LadybugDB build)#

go build -tags ladybug -o reqmd ./cmd/reqmd
reqmd export graph 02-trace-your-spec/ -o graph-out/

Creates a LadybugDB graph database with one node per requirement and TracesTo edges for every trace link. Query with:

lbug graph-out/reqmd-graph.lbug

Export with verification results#

All export formats accept --results (see Steps 11 and 12):

reqmd export html 02-trace-your-spec/ \
  --results 11-verification-results-ctrf/ \
  --results 12-review-documentation/ \
  -o html-out/

HTML gets color-coded verdict badges on measure cards; CSV gets Verdict and Verdict Source columns; Graph gets RESULT: nodes with outcome properties.

Where to look things up#

What’s next#

You can export the standard spec tree. Now preview it live while you edit — go to Step 4.