Spec Driven Development MCP server
io.github.formulahendry/spec-driven-development·v0.1.1·439 starsMCP Server that facilitates spec-driven development workflows, not just Vibe Coding.
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Spec Driven Development tools
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Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-01 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan4 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 371 days ago1/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
Findings (1)
- mediumNo commits in over a year
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How Spec Driven Development compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 71/100
- higher than 36% of 48,255 servers
- GitHub stars
- 439
- more than 95% of 28,688 servers
- Downloads a week
- 46
- more than 38% of 12,191 servers with a package
Install Spec Driven Development in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y mcp-server-spec-driven-development on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add spec-driven-development -- npx -y mcp-server-spec-driven-development
What the publisher says
From the Spec Driven Development repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
Spec-Driven Development MCP Server
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that facilitates spec-driven development workflows by providing structured prompts for generating requirements, design documents, and code following a systematic approach.
🎯 Purpose
This MCP server enables developers to follow a structured spec-driven development approach by providing prompts that guide you through:
- Requirements Generation - Create detailed requirements documents using the EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) format
- Design Generation - Generate design documents based on requirements
- Code Generation - Generate implementation code based on design documents
✨ Features
- Structured Workflow: Follows a clear progression from requirements → design → code
- EARS Format Support: Uses industry-standard EARS format for requirements documentation
- MCP Protocol: Integrates seamlessly with MCP-compatible tools and environments
🚀 Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20+
Installation
VS Code
Install the MCP server in VS Code using below buttons:
-VSCode-0098FF) -VSCode_Insiders-24bfa5)
Alternatively, you can add configuration in mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"spec-driven": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-spec-driven-development@latest"
]
}
}
}Cursor, Claude Code
Install the MCP server in Cursor using below button:
Alternatively, you can add configuration in mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"spec-driven": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-spec-driven-development@latest"
]
}
}
}📋 Available Prompts
1. Generate Requirements Document
- Name: generate-requirements
- Description: Generate requirements.md using EARS format
- Input: High-level requirements of the application. Example: 'A Vue.js todo application with task creation, completion tracking, and local storage persistence'
- Output: Structured requirements document in specs/requirements.md
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Spec Driven Development: common questions
- Is Spec Driven Development MCP server safe?
- Mostly: it is graded B (71/100). Read the Spec Driven Development safety report
- How do I install Spec Driven Development?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Spec Driven Development need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is Spec Driven Development maintained?
- The last commit was 404 days ago (2025-09-26). The latest release is v0.1.1.
- How does Spec Driven Development compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 71/100 (higher than 36% of 48,255 servers); github stars 439 (more than 95% of 28,688 servers); downloads a week 46 (more than 38% of 12,191 servers with a package). Full comparison.