spec-kit
💫 Toolkit to help you get started with Spec-Driven Development
What is it?
What it is
- 🤔 What is Spec-Driven Development? - ⚡ Get Started - 📽️ Video Overview - 🌍 Community
Why it exists
💫 Toolkit to help you get started with Spec-Driven Development
Who should use it
Teams building with Python who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How spec-kit works in 4 steps
Step 1 of 4
Something triggers the flow
A schedule, webhook, or manual click tells spec-kit to start.
Features
Ai
Copilot
Development
Engineering
Prd
Spec
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active Python ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
uv tool install specify-cli --from git+https://github.com/github/spec-kit.git@vX.Y.Z
FAQ
What is spec-kit?
spec-kit is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is spec-kit built with?
Primary language: Python.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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