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# Scopecraft Command
A powerful command-line tool and MCP server for managing Markdown-Driven Task Management (MDTM) files. Scopecraft helps you organize tasks, features, and development workflows with a structured approach.
> **Version 2.0**: Now with two-state workflow (current/archive) and phase-based organization, parent tasks for complex features, and advanced subtask sequencing capabilities!
**Key Features:**
* Works with any AI IDE (Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.) via flexible project root configuration
* Two-state workflow with phase-based task organization (current/archive + phase metadata)
* Parent tasks with subtask sequencing and parallel execution
* Supports MDTM format with TOML/YAML frontmatter
* Provides both CLI and MCP server interfaces
* Includes specialized Claude commands for feature development
* Automated project type detection
* Multi-project support with easy switching
## Installation
### Install from NPM
#### Global Installation (Recommended)
```bash
# Install globally with npm
npm install -g @scopecraft/cmd
# Or with yarn
yarn global add @scopecraft/cmd
# Or with bun
bun install -g @scopecraft/cmd
```
After installation, these commands will be available:
- `scopecraft` / `sc` - CLI for task management
- `scopecraft-mcp` / `sc-mcp` - MCP server (HTTP/SSE)
- `scopecraft-stdio` / `sc-stdio` - MCP server (STDIO transport)
#### Using with npx (No Installation)
```bash
# Run CLI commands directly
npx @scopecraft/cmd sc task list
npx @scopecraft/cmd sc feature create "New Feature"
# Run MCP STDIO server
npx --package=@scopecraft/cmd scopecraft-stdio --root-dir /path/to/your/project
```
### Install from Source
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/scopecraft-ai/scopecraft-command.git
cd scopecraft-command
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Build project
bun run build
# Install globally
bun run install:global
```
## Project Root Configuration
Scopecraft now works with any AI IDE! Configure your project root using one of these methods:
### Quick Setup for AI IDEs
#### Cursor / Claude Desktop
```bash
# Start MCP server with your project
scopecraft-mcp --root-dir /path/to/your/project
```
Or add to your IDE's MCP configuration:
```json
{
"scopecraft": {
"command": "scopecraft-mcp",
"args": ["--root-dir", "/path/to/your/project"]
}
}
```
#### Multiple Projects
Create `~/.scopecraft/config.json`:
```json
{
"projects": {
"frontend": { "path": "/projects/myapp/frontend" },
"backend": { "path": "/projects/myapp/backend" }
}
}
```
Then switch projects at runtime:
```
init_root /projects/myapp/backend
```
### Configuration Methods
1. **CLI Parameter**: `--root-dir /path/to/project`
2. **MCP Command**: `init_root /path/to/project`
3. **Config File**: `~/.scopecraft/config.json`
4. **Environment**: `SCOPECRAFT_ROOT=/path/to/project`
See [Project Root Configuration Guide](docs/project-root-configuration-guide.md) for detailed setup instructions.
## Getting Started
```bash
# Initialize Scopecraft in your project
sc init
# Create your first task
sc task create --title "My first feature" --type feature
# List your tasks
sc task list
```
## Quick Start
### Basic Task Management
```bash
# List all tasks
sc task list
sc task list --current # Show only active tasks
sc task list --phase backlog # Show backlog items by phase
# Create a new task (goes to current with phase=backlog by default)
sc task create --title "Implement user authentication" --type feature
# Update task status
sc task update TASK-123 --status "In Progress"
sc task start TASK-123 # Shortcut for marking as "In Progress"
sc task complete TASK-123 # Shortcut for marking as "Done"
# View task details
sc task get TASK-123
```
### Parent Tasks (Complex Features)
```bash
# Create a parent task with subtasks
sc parent create --title "User Authentication" --type feature
# Add subtasks to a parent
sc parent add-subtask auth-05K --title "Design login UI"
sc parent add-subtask auth-05K --title "Implement API" --after 01-design
# View parent task with tree visualization
sc parent show auth-05K --tree
# Work with subtasks (use full path or --parent option)
sc task update current/auth-05K/02-impl-api --status "In Progress"
sc task complete 02-impl-api --parent auth-05K
```
### Task Sequencing
```bash
# Make subtasks run in parallel
sc task parallelize 02-api 03-ui --parent auth-05K
# Reorder subtasks
sc task resequence auth-05K --from 1,2,3 --to 3,1,2
# Convert simple task to parent with subtasks
sc task promote simple-auth-05M --subtasks "Design,Build,Test"
```
### Workflow Management
```bash
# Two-state workflow: current (with phases) → archive
sc task create --title "New feature" # Creates in current/ with phase=backlog
sc task update new-feature-05A --status "In Progress" # Status changes, stays in current/
sc task update new-feature-05A --phase active # Change phase to active
sc task complete new-feature-05A # Moves to archive/ when done
# Move parent tasks to archive when complete
sc parent move auth-05K archive
```
### Environment and Session Management
Scopecraft provides integrated development environments and Claude session management.
#### Environment Commands
```bash
# Create or switch to task environment
sc env auth-feature-05A
# List active environments
sc env list
# Get environment path for shell integration
cd "$(sc env path auth-feature-05A)"
# Close environment when done
sc env close auth-feature-05A --force
```
#### Interactive Development (Work Command)
```bash
# Interactive task selection
sc work
# Work on specific task
sc work auth-feature-05A
# Work with additional context
sc work auth-feature-05A "Focus on security requirements"
# Resume previous session
sc work --session session-abc123
```
#### Autonomous Development (Dispatch Command)
```bash
# Autonomous execution in Docker
sc dispatch auth-feature-05A
# Execute in tmux session
sc dispatch auth-feature-05A --exec tmux
# Execute in specific mode
sc dispatch auth-feature-05A --mode implementation
# Resume autonomous session
sc dispatch --session session-xyz789
```
#### Composable Workflows
```bash
# Complete development workflow
sc task create --title "New feature" --type feature --phase backlog
sc env new-feature-05A
sc work new-feature-05A
# Or autonomous processing
sc dispatch new-feature-05A --exec tmux
```
### Legacy Worktree Management
For compatibility with existing workflows:
```bash
# Start a task worktree
tw-start TASK-123
# Start a feature worktree
tw-feat-start FEATURE_auth
# List active worktrees
tw-list
# Finish and merge work
tw-finish TASK-123
```
## Entity-Command Pattern
Commands follow an intuitive pattern:
```
<entity> <command> [options]
```
Entities:
- `task` - Task management (simple and subtasks)
- `parent` - Parent task management (folders with subtasks)
- `env` - Development environment management (worktrees)
- `work` - Interactive Claude development sessions
- `dispatch` - Autonomous Claude execution
- `area` - Area directories (organizational units)
- `workflow` - Task sequences and status
- `template` - Task templates
Examples:
```bash
# Task management
sc task list
sc task create --title "Feature X" --type feature
# Environment management
sc env feature-x-05A
sc env list
# Interactive development
sc work feature-x-05A
# Autonomous execution
sc dispatch feature-x-05A --exec tmux
# Legacy format (still supported)
sc list
```
## Claude Commands
Scopecraft includes specialized Claude commands for structured development:
### Available Commands
- `/project:01_brainstorm-feature` - Interactive ideation (Step 1)
- `/project:02_feature-proposal` - Create formal proposals (Step 2)
- `/project:03_feature-to-prd` - Expand to detailed PRDs (Step 3)
- `/project:04_feature-planning` - Break down into tasks (Step 4)
- `/project:05_implement {mode} {task-id}` - Execute with guidance
- Modes: `typescript`, `ui`, `mcp`, `cli`, `devops`
- `/project:review` - Review project state
### Example Workflow
```bash
# Step 1: Start with an idea
/project:01_brainstorm-feature "better task filtering"
# Step 2: Create proposal
/project:02_feature-proposal
# Step 3: Expand to PRD
/project:03_feature-to-prd TASK-20250517-123456
# Step 4: Plan implementation
/project:04_feature-planning FEATURE-20250517-123456
# Execute tasks
/project:05_implement ui TASK-20250517-234567
# Automatically find and implement next task in feature
/project:implement-next FEATURE_auth
/project:implement-next # Auto-detect from current worktree
```
## MCP Server Usage
### Starting the Server
```bash
# HTTP/SSE Server (default port 3000)
scopecraft-mcp
# With custom port
MCP_PORT=8080 scopecraft-mcp
# STDIO transport
scopecraft-stdio
```
### Integration with Roo Commander
Configure in your Roo Commander settings to enable LLM agents to manage tasks directly through the MCP protocol.
### Example Request
```json
{
"method": "task.list",
"params": {
"status": "in_progress",
"phase": "active",
"format": "json"
}
}
```
## Documentation
### CLI Reference and Guides
- [CLI Reference](docs/04-reference/cli.md) - Complete command reference
- [CLI Workflows Guide](docs/03-guides/cli-workflows.md) - Workflow patterns and best practices
### Development and Integration
- [Feature Development Workflow](docs/feature-development-workflow.md)
- [Claude Commands Guide](docs/claude-commands-guide.md)
- [Organizational Structure Guide](docs/organizational-structure-guide.md)
- [Development Guide](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md)
## Integration Options
### Standalone Usage
Use Scopecraft directly to manage MDTM files in any project. Supports standard MDTM format with TOML or YAML frontmatter.
### With Roo Commander
Complements Roo Commander's LLM-based management by providing direct CRUD operations. The MCP server allows efficient task manipulation without parsing markdown.
### Project Type Detection
Automatically detects project type and adapts behavior accordingly. No special configuration needed.
## Credits
Scopecraft implements the Markdown-Driven Task Management (MDTM) format created by [Roo Commander](https://github.com/jezweb/roo-commander). We are grateful for this standardized format for task management in markdown files.
## License
MIT
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