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sparc-methodology

SPARC development workflow: Specification, Pseudocode, Architecture, Refinement, Completion. A structured approach for complex implementations that ensures thorough planning before coding. Use when: new feature implementation, complex implementations, architectural changes, system redesign, integration work, unclear requirements. Skip when: simple bug fixes, documentation updates, configuration changes, well-defined small tasks, routine maintenance.

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Install
npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill sparc-methodology --agent claude-code

Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.

Facts
Files in the skill folder: 3
SKILL.md size: 3 KB
Bundled scripts: yes
Path: .agents/skills/sparc-methodology/SKILL.md
Open the folder on GitHub →
Where it comes from
Source: ruvnet/ruflo
Stars: 67,015 · +629 this week
Language: TypeScript
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From the SKILL.md

# 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 ```bash npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "specification: [requirements]" ``` **Example:** ```bash 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 ```bash npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "pseudocode: [feature]" ``` **Example:** ```bash npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "pseudocode: OAuth2 login flow with token refresh" ``` ### Architecture Phase Design system structure, interfaces, and dependencies ```bash npx @claude-fl

What's inside
Steps it walks through
  1. Purpose
  2. When to Trigger
  3. When to Skip
  4. Commands
  5. Specification Phase
  6. Pseudocode Phase
  7. Architecture Phase
  8. Refinement Phase
  9. Completion Phase
  10. SPARC Coordinator
  11. Scripts
  12. References
  13. Best Practices
Ships with 2 files
  • scripts/sparc-init.sh
  • scripts/sparc-review.sh
Commands it runs
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "specification: [requirements]"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "specification: user authentication with OAuth2, MFA, and session management"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "pseudocode: [feature]"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "pseudocode: OAuth2 login flow with token refresh"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "architecture: [design]"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "architecture: auth module with service layer, repository, and API endpoints"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "refinement: [feedback]"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "refinement: add rate limiting and brute force protection"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "completion: [final checks]"
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "completion: verify all tests pass, update API docs, security review"
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About this skill
What does the sparc-methodology skill do?

SPARC development workflow: Specification, Pseudocode, Architecture, Refinement, Completion. A structured approach for complex implementations that ensures thorough planning before coding. Use when: new feature implementation, complex implementations, architectural changes, system redesign, integration work, unclear requirements. Skip when: simple bug fixes, documentation updates, configuration changes, well-defined small tasks, routine maintenance.

How do I install it?

Run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill sparc-methodology --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.

Where does this skill come from?

From ruvnet/ruflo, a repository with 67,015 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.

Is a popular skill a good skill?

Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.

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