spec-workflow-mcp
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured spec-driven development workflow tools for AI-assisted software development, featuring a real-time web dashboard and VSCode extension for monitoring and managing your project's progress directly in your development environment.
The spec-workflow-mcp server implements a structured, spec-driven development workflow system through the Model Context Protocol, enabling AI assistants to guide software projects through sequential phases of requirements, design, and task execution. It features a real-time web dashboard and VSCode extension that visualize project progress, manage approval workflows, and track implementation logs. Developers can interact with the workflow using natural language prompts through any MCP-compatible client, while monitoring status through either a browser-based dashboard or directly within VSCode.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Managing AI-assisted software development projects with structured specification phases
- 02Tracking task progress and implementation details across complex development workflows
- 03Collaborating on AI-generated code with human approval checkpoints and revision cycles
- 04Monitoring multiple project specifications from a centralized dashboard interface
- 05Integrating spec-driven development into VSCode for seamless editor-based workflow management
- 06Deploying containerized workflow dashboards in team or enterprise environments
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spec-workflow-mcp — FAQ
What is spec-workflow-mcp?+
It's an MCP server that provides structured, spec-driven development workflow tools for AI assistants, featuring sequential spec creation (requirements, design, tasks), approval workflows, and real-time monitoring through a web dashboard or VSCode extension.
How do I install spec-workflow-mcp in Claude Desktop?+
Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file with the command "npx" and args ["-y", "@pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp@latest", "/path/to/your/project"]. Then run the dashboard separately using npx -y @pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp@latest --dashboard.
Which AI clients support spec-workflow-mcp?+
The server works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cline/Claude Dev, Cursor IDE, Continue IDE Extension, Windsurf, Augment Code, OpenCode, and Codex. All MCP-compatible clients can connect to it.
Do I need API keys to use spec-workflow-mcp?+
No API keys are required. The server runs locally using npx and stores workflow data in your project's .spec-workflow directory. You only need Node.js/npm installed on your system.
Is spec-workflow-mcp free to use?+
Yes, it's open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license and available for free via npm. The author accepts voluntary donations through Buy Me a Coffee.
How do I access the workflow dashboard?+
Run npx -y @pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp@latest --dashboard to start the web dashboard on port 5000 (accessible at http://localhost:5000), or install the Spec Workflow MCP extension from the VSCode marketplace for an integrated sidebar dashboard.
How do I install spec-workflow-mcp?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. spec-workflow-mcp is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is spec-workflow-mcp free?+
spec-workflow-mcp is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.