SpecManager for VSCode

A VSCode extension that integrates SpecManager directly into your development workflow. Manage specifications, track tasks, and handle approvals without leaving your editor.

Features

Project Management - View and switch between your SpecManager projects linked to GitHub repositories
Task Tracking - See all tasks with status indicators (pending, in-progress, done) and track progress
Specification Viewer - Browse specs organized by stage (requirements, design, tasks, implementation)
Approval Workflow - Respond to approval requests directly from VSCode
Real-Time Updates - Get instant notifications when tasks or approvals change via Server-Sent Events
Multi-Language Support - Available in English, Hebrew, and Spanish

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace

Open VSCode
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "SpecManager"
Click Install

From VSIX File

code --install-extension specmanager-<version>.vsix

Getting Started

Click the SpecManager icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
Sign in with your SpecManager account:
- Email/Password - Enter your credentials directly
- GitHub OAuth - Click "Sign in with GitHub" for one-click authentication
Select a project from the dropdown to view its specs and tasks

Commands

Access these commands via the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P):

Command	Description
`SpecManager: Open Dashboard`	Opens the SpecManager sidebar panel
`SpecManager: Refresh Data`	Refreshes all project, spec, and task data
`SpecManager: Logout`	Signs out and clears stored credentials

Configuration

Configure the extension in VSCode Settings (Ctrl+, / Cmd+,):

Setting	Default	Description
`specmanager.apiUrl`	`https://api.specmanager.ai`	Backend API URL
`specmanager.language`	`auto`	UI language (auto, en, he, es)

Requirements

VSCode 1.99.0 or higher
A SpecManager account
Projects linked to GitHub repositories

MCP Server Integration

SpecManager also provides an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI-powered development. When using Claude Code or other MCP-compatible tools, you can:

List and manage projects
View specs and tasks
Start, complete, and report progress on tasks
All from your AI assistant

Privacy & Security

Authentication tokens are stored securely using VSCode's SecretStorage API
All API communication uses HTTPS
OAuth flows include CSRF protection via state validation

Support

Issues: GitHub Issues
Documentation: docs.specmanager.ai
Website: specmanager.ai

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.