Getting Started

Choose Your Path

SPECLAN works with any project -- whether you are starting fresh or adding specifications to an existing codebase. Pick the guide that matches your situation:

New Project (Greenfield)

Starting from scratch? The New Project guide walks you through the full journey: create a project directory, initialize Git, set up SPECLAN, build your first specification tree, and hand it to your AI coding assistant.

Choose this if: You have a new idea and no existing code yet.

Existing Project (Brownfield)

Already have a codebase? The Existing Project guide shows you how to adopt SPECLAN without disrupting ongoing work. Infer specifications from your code, establish a baseline, and start using SPECLAN for new development.

Choose this if: You have a project with existing code and want to introduce structured specifications.

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Quick Start

If you just want to get SPECLAN running:

1. Install the SPECLAN extension from the VS Code Marketplace
2. Open a workspace folder in VS Code
3. Click "Initialize SPECLAN" in the SPECLAN sidebar panel
4. Start creating Goals, Features, and Requirements

For the full walkthrough with concept explanations and best practices, follow one of the guides above.