MCP server for managing spec workflow (requirements, design, implementation)
npm install @iflow-mcp/spec-workflow-mcp


Guide AI to systematically complete software development through a structured Requirements → Design → Tasks workflow, ensuring code implementation stays aligned with business needs.
check, even in new conversations> v1.0.7
> - 🎯 Improved reliability for most models to manage tasks with spec workflow
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> v1.0.6
> - ✨ Batch task completion: Complete multiple tasks at once for faster progress on large projects
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> v1.0.5
> - 🐛 Edge case fixes: Distinguish between "task not found" and "task already completed" to prevent workflow interruption
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> v1.0.4
> - ✅ Task management: Added task completion tracking for systematic project progression
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> v1.0.3
> - 🎉 Initial release: Core workflow framework for Requirements → Design → Tasks
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claude mcp add spec-workflow-mcp -s user -- npx -y spec-workflow-mcp@latest
`See full installation guide for other clients.
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"Help me use spec workflow to create a user authentication system"
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"Use spec workflow to check ./my-project"
`The AI will automatically detect project status and continue from where it left off.
Workflow Example
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You: "I need to build a user authentication system"
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AI: "I'll help you create spec workflow for user authentication..."📝 requirements.md - User stories and functional requirements
🎨 design.md - Technical architecture and design decisions
✅ tasks.md - Concrete implementation task list
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After each stage, the AI requests your confirmation before proceeding, ensuring the project stays on the right track.Document Organization
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my-project/specs/
├── requirements.md # Requirements: user stories, functional specs
├── design.md # Design: architecture, APIs, data models
├── tasks.md # Tasks: numbered implementation steps
└── .workflow-confirmations.json # Status: automatic progress tracking
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my-project/specs/
├── user-authentication/ # Auth module
├── payment-system/ # Payment module
└── notification-service/ # Notification module
`You can specify any directory:
"Use spec workflow to create auth docs in ./src/features/auth"AI Usage Guide
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Strongly recommended to add the following prompt to your AI assistant configuration. Without it, AI may:
- ❌ Not know when to invoke Spec Workflow
- ❌ Forget to manage task progress, causing disorganized work
- ❌ Not utilize Spec Workflow for systematic documentation
- ❌ Unable to continuously track project status
With this configuration, AI will intelligently use Spec Workflow to manage the entire development process.
> Configuration Note: Please modify the following based on your needs:
> 1. Change
./specs to your preferred documentation directory path
> 2. Change "English" to your preferred documentation language (e.g., "Chinese")`
Spec Workflow Usage Guidelines
1. Check Project Progress
When user mentions continuing previous project or is unsure about current progress, proactively use:
specs-workflow tool with action.type="check" and path="./specs"2. Documentation Language
All spec workflow documents should be written in English consistently, including all content in requirements, design, and task documents.3. Documentation Directory
All spec workflow documents should be placed in ./specs directory to maintain consistent project documentation organization.4. Task Management
Always use the following to manage task progress:
specs-workflow tool with action.type="complete_task" and taskNumber="current task number"
Follow the workflow guidance to continue working until all tasks are completed.5. Best Practices
- Proactive progress check: When user says "continue from last time", first use check to see current status
- Language consistency: Use the same language throughout all project documents
- Flexible structure: Choose single-module or multi-module organization based on project scale
- Task granularity: Each task should be completable within 1-2 hours
`Installation
📦 Installation Instructions
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- Node.js ≥ v18.0.0
- npm or yarn
- Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client
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#### Claude Code (Recommended)
Use the Claude CLI to add the MCP server:
`bash
claude mcp add spec-workflow-mcp -s user -- npx -y spec-workflow-mcp@latest
`#### Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-workflow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "spec-workflow-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
`#### Cursor
Add to your Cursor configuration (
~/.cursor/config.json):`json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-workflow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "spec-workflow-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
`#### Cline
Use Cline's MCP server management UI to add the server:
1. Open VS Code with Cline extension
2. Open Cline settings (gear icon)
3. Navigate to MCP Servers section
4. Add new server with:
- Command:
npx
- Arguments: -y spec-workflow-mcp@latest#### Windsurf (Codeium)
Add to your Windsurf configuration (
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json):`json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-workflow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "spec-workflow-mcp@latest"],
"env": {},
"autoApprove": [],
"disabled": false,
"timeout": 60,
"transportType": "stdio"
}
}
}
`#### VS Code (with MCP extension)
Add to your VS Code settings (
settings.json):`json
{
"mcp.servers": {
"spec-workflow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "spec-workflow-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
`#### Zed
Add to your Zed configuration (
~/.config/zed/settings.json):`json
{
"assistant": {
"version": "2",
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"spec-workflow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "spec-workflow-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
}
}
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`bash
git clone https://github.com/kingkongshot/specs-mcp.git
cd specs-mcp
npm install
npm run build
`Then add to Claude Desktop configuration:
`json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-workflow": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/specs-mcp/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
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MIT License
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