Pathmode

Name: Pathmode
Author: pathmodeio

@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,

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pathmode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@pathmode/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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.

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