Recently, I’ve been looking into Spec-Driven Development (SDD) frameworks like OpenSpec, SpecKit, and Superpowers . The value proposition of keeping specs committed to Git to maintain a “source of truth” for architectural decisions is compelling, especially for maintaining long-term visibility in large projects. However, before I invest the time into setting up these frameworks, I’d love to hear from other engineers: Have you used these SDD frameworks in production? * Do they provide meaningful value over simply using Claude’s “Plan Mode” (or similar LLM planning features)? Does the overhead of maintaining the spec files eventually outweigh the benefits compared to a more fluid, AI-managed workflow? I’m curious if these tools are a genuine step forward for project governance or if they’re becoming redundant in the age of sophisticated AI coding assistants. I have especial interest in the opinions of software engineers, so if you are one, mention it in the comment please. submitted by /u/kugoad
Originally posted by u/kugoad on r/ClaudeCode