Sparc Methodology

Name: Sparc Methodology
Author: ruvnet

ruvnet/claude-flow

112 installs
67k repo stars
Updated August 4, 2026
ruvnet/claude-flow

Use sparc-methodology for development tasks

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sparc-methodology: A skill for development. This provides functionality for development workflows.

sparc-methodology

Sparc Methodology by the numbers

112 all-time installs (skills.sh)
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What it does

Use sparc-methodology for development tasks

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Sparc Methodology Skill

Purpose

SPARC development workflow: Specification, Pseudocode, Architecture, Refinement, Completion. A structured approach for complex implementations that ensures thorough planning before coding.

When to Trigger

new feature implementation
complex implementations
architectural changes
system redesign
integration work
unclear requirements

When to Skip

simple bug fixes
documentation updates
configuration changes
well-defined small tasks
routine maintenance

Commands

Specification Phase

Define requirements, acceptance criteria, and constraints

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "specification: [requirements]"

Example:

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "specification: user authentication with OAuth2, MFA, and session management"

Pseudocode Phase

Write high-level pseudocode for the implementation

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "pseudocode: [feature]"

Example:

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "pseudocode: OAuth2 login flow with token refresh"

Architecture Phase

Design system structure, interfaces, and dependencies

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "architecture: [design]"

Example:

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "architecture: auth module with service layer, repository, and API endpoints"

Refinement Phase

Iterate on the design based on feedback

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "refinement: [feedback]"

Example:

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "refinement: add rate limiting and brute force protection"

Completion Phase

Finalize implementation with tests and documentation

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "completion: [final checks]"

Example:

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "completion: verify all tests pass, update API docs, security review"

SPARC Coordinator

Spawn SPARC coordinator agent

npx @claude-flow/cli agent spawn --type sparc-coord --name sparc-lead

Scripts

Script	Path	Description
`sparc-init`	`.agents/scripts/sparc-init.sh`	Initialize SPARC workflow for a new feature
`sparc-review`	`.agents/scripts/sparc-review.sh`	Run SPARC phase review checklist

References

Document	Path	Description
`SPARC Overview`	`docs/sparc.md`	Complete SPARC methodology guide
`Phase Templates`	`docs/sparc-templates.md`	Templates for each SPARC phase

Best Practices

1. Check memory for existing patterns before starting 2. Use hierarchical topology for coordination 3. Store successful patterns after completion 4. Document any new learnings

#!/bin/bash
# SPARC Methodology - Init Script
# Initialize SPARC workflow for a new feature

set -e

FEATURE_NAME="${1:-new-feature}"

echo "Initializing SPARC workflow for: $FEATURE_NAME"

# Create SPARC documentation directory
mkdir -p "./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME"

# Create phase files
touch "./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME/1-specification.md"
touch "./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME/2-pseudocode.md"
touch "./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME/3-architecture.md"
touch "./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME/4-refinement.md"
touch "./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME/5-completion.md"

echo "SPARC workflow initialized in ./docs/sparc/$FEATURE_NAME"

#!/bin/bash
# SPARC Methodology - Review Script
# Run SPARC phase review checklist

set -e

FEATURE_DIR="${1:-.}"

echo "SPARC Phase Review Checklist"
echo "============================="

for phase in specification pseudocode architecture refinement completion; do
  if [ -f "$FEATURE_DIR/${phase}.md" ]; then
    echo "[x] $phase - found"
  else
    echo "[ ] $phase - missing"
  fi
done