Pathmode
@pathmodeio
About Pathmode
Build structured intent specs through Socratic AI conversation (zero-config), or connect to your Pathmode workspace for strategic context, dependency graphs, and team governance. v1.5.0 ships with a Claude Code skill pack — 7 auto-triggering skills (compile-intent, grill-intent,
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pathmode": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@pathmode/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Pathmode?
Pathmode turns Claude Code into a Socratic product thinking partner. It challenges vague language, asks pointed questions, and builds a structured intent spec—objective, outcomes, edge cases, constraints—that downstream agents can implement.
How to use Pathmode?
Install via npx @pathmode/mcp-server and add the JSON config to your MCP client. Optionally run npx @pathmode/mcp-server install-skills to install 7 auto-triggering Claude Code skills. Set the PATHMODE_API_KEY environment variable to enable Team mode with workspace syncing.
Key features of Pathmode
- Local mode: free, offline, no API key required
- Team mode: syncs specs to a Pathmode workspace
- Evidence anchoring and dependency graphs in Team mode
- Constitution rules and cross-agent context in Team mode
- 7 Claude Code skills that auto-trigger on natural-language requests
Use cases of Pathmode
- Building structured intent specs for product problems
- Stress-testing existing specs for weaknesses
- Breaking specs into Linear, Jira, or GitHub Issues tickets
- Reviewing code changes against the original intent
- Capturing decisions at the end of a session via handoff
FAQ from Pathmode
What's the difference between Local and Team modes?
Local mode works without an API key, builds specs as intent.md files in your project root, and is free and offline. Team mode requires PATHMODE_API_KEY and adds workspace syncing, evidence anchoring, dependency graphs, constitution rules, and cross-agent context.
How do I install the skill pack?
Run npx @pathmode/mcp-server install-skills to install 7 skills that auto-trigger on natural-language requests.
What transport and auth does Pathmode use?
The server runs as a command-line MCP server via npx @pathmode/mcp-server. Local mode requires no authentication; Team mode uses a PATHMODE_API_KEY environment variable.
Where do my specs and data live?
In Local mode, specs are stored as intent.md files in your project root. In Team mode, specs sync to a Pathmode workspace.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Local and Team modes?
Local mode works without an API key, builds specs as `intent.md` files in your project root, and is free and offline. Team mode requires `PATHMODE_API_KEY` and adds workspace syncing, evidence anchoring, dependency graphs, constitution rules, and cross-agent context.
How do I install the skill pack?
Run `npx @pathmode/mcp-server install-skills` to install 7 skills that auto-trigger on natural-language requests.
What transport and auth does Pathmode use?
The server runs as a command-line MCP server via `npx @pathmode/mcp-server`. Local mode requires no authentication; Team mode uses a `PATHMODE_API_KEY` environment variable.
Where do my specs and data live?
In Local mode, specs are stored as `intent.md` files in your project root. In Team mode, specs sync to a Pathmode workspace.
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