Spec Driven Development
Spec-Driven Development MCP Server, not just Vibe Coding
What is Spec Driven Development?
Spec Driven Development is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to spec-driven development mcp server, not just vibe coding
Spec-Driven Development MCP Server, not just Vibe Coding
This server falls under the Coding Agents category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- Spec-Driven Development MCP Server, not just Vibe Coding
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx spec-driven-developmentConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Spec Driven Development
The Spec Driven Development MCP Server (published as the standalone npx spec-driven-development package) enforces a structured, documentation-first software workflow so that AI-assisted coding does not devolve into undirected 'vibe coding'. It exposes three sequential prompts — requirements gathering in EARS format, design documentation, and code generation — each reading from artifacts the previous step produced, creating a traceable chain from goal to working implementation. Development teams use it to ensure that AI-generated code is always grounded in explicit, reviewable specifications stored in version control.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code with MCP support
- A writable project directory for the specs/ artifact folder
Register the server in your MCP client
The server is run on-demand via npx. Add it to your MCP client configuration using the command below — no global install needed.
npx spec-driven-developmentAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
Edit claude_desktop_config.json to include the server under the mcpServers key. The args array runs npx spec-driven-development each time Claude Desktop needs the server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-driven-development": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["spec-driven-development"]
}
}
}Start with requirements generation
Begin every new feature or project by invoking the generate-requirements tool with a plain-language description. The server writes a structured specs/requirements.md in EARS format (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) to your project directory.
Produce a design document
After requirements are locked, invoke generate-design-from-requirements. The server reads specs/requirements.md and outputs specs/design.md covering system architecture, component breakdown, and interface contracts.
Generate implementation code
Finally, invoke generate-code-from-design. This reads specs/design.md and produces code scaffolding that aligns with the documented design decisions, giving you a traceable path from intent to implementation.
Spec Driven Development Examples
Client configuration
Minimal Claude Desktop config to run the spec-driven-development server via npx.
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-driven-development": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["spec-driven-development"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Workflow prompts that move a project through the three spec-driven stages.
- "Run generate-requirements for a REST API that lets users manage a personal book collection with ratings and reading status"
- "Use generate-design-from-requirements to produce the architecture doc now that requirements are finalised"
- "Run generate-code-from-design to scaffold the TypeScript implementation"
- "What requirements are currently documented in specs/requirements.md?"Troubleshooting Spec Driven Development
Server command not found when using npx spec-driven-development
This package may require being published to npm. If npx cannot resolve it, try npx -y mcp-server-spec-driven-development@latest from the sibling package, or clone the repository and run the server locally with 'npm install && npm start'.
Subsequent stages cannot find the previous artifact
All three stages read and write files under specs/ relative to the MCP host's working directory. Make sure your IDE's working directory is set to the project root, not a subdirectory.
Generated code does not match the design document
The design document must be complete and unambiguous before running generate-code-from-design. Revisit specs/design.md, clarify vague sections, and re-run the code generation step.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spec Driven Development
What is Spec Driven Development?
Spec Driven Development is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that spec-driven development mcp server, not just vibe coding It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Spec Driven Development?
Follow the installation instructions on the Spec Driven Development GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Spec Driven Development?
Spec Driven Development works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Spec Driven Development free to use?
Yes, Spec Driven Development is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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