Why SuperSpec?

Challenges in AI-Assisted Development

AI coding assistants are transforming software development, but they come with new challenges:

1. Context Loss

Traditional: Developer remembers project details across sessions
AI-Assisted: Each session starts fresh, AI forgets previous decisions

Result: Repeated explanations, inconsistent code, forgotten decisions

2. Ambiguous Requirements

User: "Add a login feature"
AI: Can produce dozens of different implementations

Result: Rework, inconsistent quality, hard to maintain

3. Missing Documentation

Traditional: Write design docs, then code
AI-Assisted: Generate code directly, skip design phase

Result: Technical debt, hard for newcomers, high maintenance cost

How SuperSpec Solves This

Spec-First Approach

Requirements → Spec Document → Task List → Implementation → Archive

Every feature has complete specification:

• User stories and acceptance criteria
• Functional requirements and technical design
• Task breakdown and progress tracking

Context Economy

Constraint	Reason
Each file ≤ 300 lines	Fits AI context window
Single responsibility	Easy to locate and modify
Structured format	AI parses easily

Dual-Mode Workflow

Mode	Artifacts	Use Case
Standard	proposal + tasks	Simple features, bug fixes
Boost	+ spec + design + checklist	Complex features, reviews needed

In-Context Learning Support

# Before ending session
superspec sync        # Save current state

# Starting new session
/ss-resume           # Restore context

Core Value

For Developers

• Reduce rework - Spec first, avoid wrong direction
• Increase efficiency - Structured process, less communication
• Quality assurance - Built-in checklists and validation

For Teams

• Knowledge capture - Every feature documented
• Easy collaboration - Unified workflow and artifacts
• Traceability - Complete chain from requirements to code

For Projects

• Less tech debt - Spec-driven, docs stay updated
• Lower maintenance - Clear historical records
• Easy handoff - Newcomers quickly understand evolution

Next Steps

• Comparison - See SuperSpec's advantages
• Philosophy - Understand design principles
• Quick Start - Start using now