DevSpeak
Turn messy technical notes and chat dumps into formal specs your agent can implement, via DevSpeak from any MCP IDE.
Overview
DevSpeak is an MCP server for the Validate phase that translates technical text into formal specs from any AI IDE or agent.
What is this MCP server?
- Translates technical text into formal specifications
- Official DevSpeak MCP: stdio npm @devspeak/mcp and remote streamable-http
- Requires DEVSPEAK_API_KEY from DevSpeak dashboard
- Optional DEVSPEAK_API_URL override; default https://www.devspeak.dev
- Works from any AI IDE or agent supporting MCP
- Package version 1.0.3
- Required env DEVSPEAK_API_KEY
- Remote MCP URL https://devspeak.dev/mcp (streamable-http)
What problem does it solve?
Agent chats produce useful technical intent but leave you with unstructured prose instead of specs you can build against.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who think out loud in the IDE and want a consistent spec layer before writing code.
Skip if: Teams that already enforce rigid in-repo spec templates only, or workflows with no DevSpeak account and no appetite for an external API.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you add the server and API key, informal notes become formal DevSpeak specifications ready for plans, tickets, or codegen.
- Formal specifications derived from raw technical input
- MCP-accessible spec translation in the same session as planning
- Clearer handoff from validate scope to build implementation
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Journey fit
How it compares
External spec-formalization API via MCP, not an in-repo brainstorming skill or static PRD template.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is DevSpeak for?
Developers using Claude Code, Cursor, or other MCP clients who want DevSpeak to structure technical text into formal specs.
When should I use DevSpeak?
Use it when scoping a feature, MVP, or integration after brainstorming and before detailed implementation.
How do I add DevSpeak to my agent?
Create a DEVSPEAK_API_KEY in DevSpeak Settings, then configure either stdio @devspeak/mcp or the remote https://devspeak.dev/mcp endpoint in your MCP client.