Spec Oxide Mcp For Spec Driven Development With Claude Code To Avoid Token Waste
@marconae
Spec Oxide is a comprehensive workflow and toolset that enables spec-driven development for AI-assisted coding with Claude Code. You agree on what to build before any code is written. Spec Oxide ships a CLI and an MCP server to list and manage specifications as Markdown files as well as change proposals. A built-in search functionality finds the relevant spec files to avoid loading too many files into the Claude Code context window.
Overview
What is Spec Oxide?
Spec Oxide is a comprehensive workflow and toolset designed for spec-driven development in AI-assisted coding, particularly optimized for Claude Code. It emphasizes defining what to build before any coding begins.
How to use Spec Oxide?
To use Spec Oxide, install it via Cargo, initialize a new project, and run the setup script to configure the MCP servers. You can then use commands like /spox:propose, /spox:implement, and /spox:archive to manage your specifications and changes.
Key features of Spec Oxide?
- Spec-driven workflow with three core commands: propose, implement, and archive.
- Built-in MCP server for managing specifications and change proposals.
- Quick setup without the need for additional API keys.
- Comprehensive user guide and command reference.
Use cases of Spec Oxide?
- Managing AI-assisted coding projects with clear specifications.
- Proposing and validating changes in a collaborative environment.
- Searching and retrieving specific requirements for coding tasks.
FAQ from Spec Oxide?
- Can Spec Oxide be used without Claude Code?
No, Spec Oxide is optimized for use with Claude Code.
- Is there a user guide available?
Yes, a detailed user guide is provided on the Spec Oxide website.
- How do I set up Spec Oxide?
Follow the setup instructions in the user guide, which takes just a few minutes.
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"spox": {
"command": "spox",
"args": [
"mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}