Scopecraft Command

What is Scopecraft Command?

Scopecraft Command is a command-line tool and MCP server for managing Markdown-Driven Task Management (MDTM) files. It helps organize tasks, features, and development workflows with a structured two-state workflow (current/archive) and phase-based organization. It is designed for developers using AI IDEs like Cursor or Claude Desktop.

How to use Scopecraft Command?

Install globally via npm, yarn, or bun, or run directly with npx. Configure your project root using CLI parameters, MCP commands, a config file, or environment variables. Then use sc commands (e.g., sc task list, sc task create) or start the MCP server with scopecraft-mcp or scopecraft-stdio.

Key features of Scopecraft Command

• Two-state workflow with phase-based task organization (current/archive)
• Parent tasks with subtask sequencing and parallel execution
• Supports MDTM format with TOML/YAML frontmatter
• Provides both CLI and MCP server interfaces
• Includes specialized Claude commands for feature development
• Automated project type detection and multi-project support

Use cases of Scopecraft Command

• Organize tasks and features in any project using a structured markdown format
• Manage complex features by creating parent tasks with sequenced subtasks
• Run interactive or autonomous development sessions with Claude
• Switch between multiple projects and track task progress across environments
• Integrate with AI IDEs via the MCP protocol for direct task manipulation

FAQ from Scopecraft Command

How do I install Scopecraft Command?

Install globally with npm install -g @scopecraft/cmd, or run directly with npx @scopecraft/cmd without installation.

How do I configure the project root?

You can set the project root via CLI parameter (--root-dir), MCP command (init_root), config file (~/.scopecraft/config.json), or environment variable (SCOPECRAFT_ROOT).

What transport protocols does the MCP server support?

The MCP server supports both HTTP/SSE (via scopecraft-mcp) and STDIO (via scopecraft-stdio).

What is the MDTM format?

MDTM (Markdown-Driven Task Management) is a standardized format for task management in markdown files, created by Roo Commander.

Can Scopecraft Command work with any AI IDE?

Yes, it works with any AI IDE (Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.) by configuring the project root through flexible methods.