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spec-kitty
spec-kitty is an open-source ai agents project by spec-kitty (spec-kitty/spec-kitty on GitHub). It has 1,662 GitHub stars and 176 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.
Open ai agents for spec-driven development with organizational governance..
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.7k stars⑂ 176 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- spec-kitty/spec-kitty
- GitHub stars
- 1,662
- Forks
- 176
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 4 October 2026
- Category
- AI Agents
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Install dependencies
Set up the Python environment the project needs.
- Configure the project
Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.
- Run it
Start the app from the source directory.
// features
Why people love it
Agentic Coding
Built around agentic coding for a focused workflow.
Ai Agents
Built around ai agents for a focused workflow.
Ai Coding Workflow
Built around ai coding workflow for a focused workflow.
Ai Development Dashboard
Built around ai development dashboard for a focused workflow.
Open source
Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.
Self-hosted
Run it on your own machine — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/spec-kitty/spec-kitty.git - Install
Set up Python dependencies.
cd spec-kitty && pip install -r requirements.txt - Start
Launch the application.
cd spec-kitty && python main.py
// use cases
What you can build
- Self-hosting instead of paying for SaaS
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
- Contributing fixes back to the project
- Forking and customizing for your own needs
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// faq
Questions, answered
What does spec-kitty do?
It spec-Driven Development with organizational governance. Specs tell AI agents what to build; Charter governs how they build it. Git-native missions, enforceable workflows, and consistent engineering standards across AI coding agents and harnesses, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.
Is spec-kitty free to use?
Yes — the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.
How do I install spec-kitty?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.
What is spec-kitty written in?
It is primarily written in Python, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.
Where can I get help with spec-kitty?
The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.
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