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DevSpecs
DevSpecs is a local intent trail tool that keeps AI coding-agent context, decisions, and next actions attached to the repository.
DevSpecs is a local-first command-line tool designed to keep AI coding-agent context, decisions, evidence, and next actions attached to your repository. It helps developers recover why AI agent changes exist, what passed, and what happens next after an agent runs. The tool reads repository files, documentation, specs, plans, commits, and task records to write local task files and a local SQLite index. It does not make LLM calls or require cloud synchronization, operating entirely offline. DevSpecs works alongside existing coding agents, Git, and rg to add lifecycle state and task handoffs.
DevSpecs at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: CLI
- Pricing: Free
- Released: May 2002
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: devspecs.com
Key features
- Tracks local intent trails attached to repositories
- Stores local task files and a local SQLite index
- Works without cloud sync or LLM calls
- Reads repo files, docs, specs, plans, and commits
- Provides context recovery for AI coding agents
- Creates lightweight task specs with gates and checkpoints
Use it for
- Recovering active threads and next context after an agent runs
- Tracking local AI work layers underneath issue trackers
- Managing task handoffs between humans and AI agents
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