Specifai MCP Server

What is Specifai MCP Server?

Specifai MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates with the Specifai project to allow any MCP-compatible AI tool to read and interact with specification documents generated by Specifai. It is tool-agnostic and currently exposes tools for reading Business Requirement Documents, Product Requirement Documents, Non-Functional Requirements, User Interface Requirements, Business Process Documents, Test Case Documents, User Stories, Tasks, and more.

How to use Specifai MCP Server?

Install using npx --yes @presidio-dev/specifai-mcp-server@latest and configure your MCP client with the command and arguments. Optionally place a .specifai-path file in your project root containing the absolute path to your Specifai project directory. The server provides tools such as get-brds, get-prds, get-nfrs, get-uirs, get-bpds, get-tcs, get-user-stories, get-tasks, get-task, set-project-path, get-task-by-id, list-all-tasks, and search.

Key features of Specifai MCP Server

• Read all specification documents generated by Specifai
• Tool‑agnostic – works with any MCP‑compatible AI tool
• Full‑text search across all specification documents
• Supports multiple IDEs: VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Hai Build, Amazon Q Developer
• Optional .specifai-path file for persistent project directory configuration
• Simple JSON configuration via mcpServers block

Use cases of Specifai MCP Server

• AI‑assisted code generation based on Business Requirement Documents (BRDs)
• Automated test case creation from Test Case Documents (TCs)
• User story and task breakdown for agile development workflows
• Querying non‑functional requirements during architecture discussions
• Searching across all specification documents for relevant information

FAQ from Specifai MCP Server

What are the runtime requirements for Specifai MCP Server?

Node.js version 16.0.0 or higher is required. Bun 1.0.0 or higher is optional if using the Bun runtime.

How does Specifai MCP Server know where my project specifications are?

Create a .specifai-path text file in your project root containing the absolute path to the directory where Specifai stored the specification documents. Optionally, you can use the set-project-path tool at runtime.

Which IDEs and extensions are supported for Specifai MCP Server?

Hai Build, Amazon Q Developer, VS Code (Copilot), Cursor, Windsurf, and Zed are all supported with documented configuration steps.

Is Specifai MCP Server stable for production use?

No, the server is currently experimental. Its functionality and available tools are subject to change as development continues.

What transport protocol does Specifai MCP Server use?

The server uses the stdio transport, as shown in the standard configuration examples (e.g., "type": "stdio" for VS Code).