Examples

Example 1: Video Game with Multiplayer

specbase query video_game --features multiplayer --format table

This returns the full set of required documents for a video game project with multiplayer support, including networking specs, anti-cheat design, and latency budgets — in addition to the base game documents.

Example 2: Backend Service with GDPR

specbase query backend_service --features gdpr,async_jobs --format json

When you select the gdpr feature, SpecBase automatically adds GDPR compliance checklists and data subject request flow documentation.

Example 3: CLI Tool

specbase query cli_tool --format prompt

Even with no optional features, the base documents for a CLI tool include architecture decision records, a CLI reference, and a man page template.

Example 4: Web App with Auth and i18n

specbase query web_app --features auth,i18n --format table

Combining auth and i18n features shows how SpecBase handles feature composition — auth adds security-focused docs (OAuth flow, session management) while i18n adds localization guides and translation workflow specs. The composition algorithm automatically deduplicates and sorts by priority.

Example 5: Mobile App for App Store

specbase query mobile_app --features offline,push_notifications --format json

Mobile apps have unique requirements like offline-first architecture, push notification design, and app store metadata. With offline and push_notifications features enabled, SpecBase generates documents covering local storage strategy, sync conflict resolution, and notification permission flows.

Example 6: MCP Integration (Agent-Native)

# In your AI agent's MCP config, add:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "specbase": {
      "command": "specbase",
      "args": ["mcp", "--transport", "stdio"]
    }
  }
}

# Then your agent can call:
# get_standard_docs(type="data_pipeline", features=["streaming", "ml_pipeline"])

AI agents connect to SpecBase via MCP (Model Context Protocol) and call get_standard_docs with a project type and features. The response includes structured JSON with required documents, rationale, and starter templates — no CLI needed.

Try it yourself

Use the interactive runner to explore all 11 archetypes and their features without installing anything. Or browse the Document Library to see all 214 specification documents.