# specs.md

> AI-native software development framework with pluggable flows. Choose Ideation for brainstorming, Simple for specs, FIRE for rapid execution, or AI-DLC for full methodology. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.

## Docs

- [Introduction](https://specs.md/index.md): AI-native development framework with four flows for every use case
- [Installation](https://specs.md/getting-started/installation.md): Install specs.md and select your development flow
- [IDE Extension](https://specs.md/getting-started/ide-extension.md): Track your AI-DLC progress with the specsmd sidebar extension for VS Code and compatible IDEs
- [Dashboard](https://specs.md/getting-started/specs-md-dashboard.md): Local web and terminal dashboards for tracking development progress across all specsmd flows
- [Quick Start](https://specs.md/getting-started/quick-start.md): Choose your flow and get started with specs.md
- [DeepWiki](https://specs.md/deepwiki.md): Explore specs.md documentation with AI-powered DeepWiki
- [Pluggable Flows](https://specs.md/architecture/flows.md): Understanding the specs.md flow architecture
- [Choose Your Flow](https://specs.md/architecture/choose-flow.md): Compare Ideation, Simple, FIRE, and AI-DLC flows to find the right fit for your project
- [Ideation Flow Overview](https://specs.md/ideation-flow/overview.md): Creative brainstorming with Spark → Flame → Forge — from topic to polished concept brief in minutes
- [Ideation Flow Quick Start](https://specs.md/ideation-flow/quick-start.md): Run a complete Spark → Flame → Forge session and produce a concept brief in minutes
- [Ideation Skills: Spark, Flame, Forge](https://specs.md/ideation-flow/skills.md): Deep dive into the three Ideation skills — configuration, behavior, and output artifacts
- [FIRE Flow Overview](https://specs.md/fire-flow/overview.md): Fast Intent-Run Engineering - Ship in hours with adaptive checkpoints
- [FIRE Quick Start](https://specs.md/fire-flow/quick-start.md): Ship your first feature in under an hour with FIRE flow
- [Execution Modes](https://specs.md/fire-flow/execution-modes.md): Adaptive checkpoints (Autopilot, Confirm, Validate) and run scope (Single, Batch, Wide)
- [Work Items & Runs](https://specs.md/fire-flow/work-items.md): The core units of execution in FIRE flow
- [Monorepo Support](https://specs.md/fire-flow/monorepo-support.md): Hierarchical standards and brownfield detection for multi-module projects
- [FIRE Agents](https://specs.md/fire-flow/agents.md): Orchestrator, Planner, and Builder - the three agents powering FIRE
- [AI-DLC Flow Overview](https://specs.md/aidlc/overview.md): Full AI-Driven Development Lifecycle with comprehensive traceability
- [AI-DLC Quick Start](https://specs.md/agents/quick-start.md): Get up and running with AI-DLC flow in minutes
- [The AI-Native SDLC: Reimagined](https://specs.md/methodology/sdlc-reimagined.md): Why the Agentic Age demands a new methodology—and why retrofitting AI into Agile delivery frameworks doesn't work.
- [What is AI-DLC?](https://specs.md/methodology/what-is-ai-dlc.md): Understanding the AI-Driven Development Lifecycle
- [AI-DLC vs Agile](https://specs.md/methodology/ai-dlc-vs-agile.md): How AI-DLC compares to traditional Agile methods
- [The Three Phases](https://specs.md/methodology/three-phases.md): Deep dive into Inception, Construction, and Operations
- [Intents](https://specs.md/core-concepts/intents.md): High-level statements of purpose that drive development
- [Units](https://specs.md/core-concepts/units.md): Cohesive, self-contained work elements derived from Intents
- [Bolts](https://specs.md/core-concepts/bolts.md): Time-boxed execution sessions for rapid implementation
- [Memory Bank](https://specs.md/core-concepts/memory-bank.md): File-based storage for all project artifacts with full traceability
- [Standards](https://specs.md/core-concepts/standards.md): Project decisions that inform AI code generation
- [Agents Overview](https://specs.md/agents/overview.md): Four specialized agents that guide the AI-DLC development lifecycle
- [Master Agent](https://specs.md/agents/master-agent.md): Orchestrates the AI-DLC flow and maintains project awareness
- [Inception Agent](https://specs.md/agents/inception-agent.md): Captures intents, elaborates requirements, and decomposes into units
- [Construction Agent](https://specs.md/agents/construction-agent.md): Executes bolts through validated stages to produce tested code
- [Operations Agent](https://specs.md/agents/operations-agent.md): Deploys, verifies, and monitors systems in production
- [Choosing Bolt Types](https://specs.md/guides/bolt-types.md): A practical guide to selecting the right bolt type for your work
- [Simple Flow Overview](https://specs.md/simple-flow/overview.md): Lightweight spec-driven development for simpler projects
- [Quick Start](https://specs.md/simple-flow/quick-start.md): Get started with Simple Flow in minutes
- [Three Phases](https://specs.md/simple-flow/three-phases.md): Requirements, Design, and Tasks in Simple Flow
- [Simple Flow Agent](https://specs.md/simple-flow/agent.md): The single agent that guides you through spec generation
- [Compare Spec-Driven Tools](https://specs.md/compare/overview.md): How specs.md compares to Spec Kit, BMAD, Kiro, and OpenSpec
- [specs.md vs GitHub Spec Kit](https://specs.md/compare/vs-speckit.md): Compare specs.md with GitHub's Spec Kit toolkit
- [specs.md vs BMAD-Method](https://specs.md/compare/vs-bmad.md): Compare specs.md with BMAD's multi-agent framework
- [specs.md vs Kiro (AWS)](https://specs.md/compare/vs-kiro.md): Compare specs.md with AWS Kiro IDE
- [specs.md vs OpenSpec](https://specs.md/compare/vs-openspec.md): Compare specs.md with OpenSpec's change-centric approach
- [Changelog](https://specs.md/changelog.md): Product updates and announcements
- [FAQ](https://specs.md/faq.md): Frequently asked questions about specs.md
- [Provide Feedback](https://specs.md/feedback.md): Help us improve specs.md with your valuable feedback
- [Community](https://specs.md/community.md): Join the specs.md community - Connect with developers building AI-native software
- [Video Tutorials](https://specs.md/learn/index.md): Watch specsmd in action with step-by-step video walkthroughs
- [Getting Started with FIRE Flow](https://specs.md/learn/fire-flow-intro.md): Watch how to set up a project with FIRE Flow and use the VS Code extension
- [FIRE Flow: Resume a Run](https://specs.md/learn/fire-flow-resume-run.md): Resume a FIRE flow run and watch the VS Code extension update in real-time while building fabriqa.ai
- [AI-DLC Bolt Execution](https://specs.md/learn/aidlc-bolt-execution.md): Watch how to execute bolts with AI-DLC agents
- [CLI and Web Dashboard Tutorials](https://specs.md/learn/specs-md-dashboard.md): Watch how to use the specs.md terminal dashboard with Codex Desktop App and the web dashboard from Chrome or Fabriqa.AI
- [Using specsmd in Fabriqa](https://specs.md/learn/specsmd-in-fabriqa.md): Watch how to use specsmd within the Fabriqa orchestration platform

## OpenAPI Specs

- [openapi](https://specs.md/api-reference/openapi.json)


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