// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OPENSPEC MCP TOOLS

40 tools from the OpenSpec MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 40 OPENSPEC MCP TOOLS

READ 24 tools

Read openspec_ai_analyze_context 使用 AI 深度分析项目上下文并给出 project.md 更新建议。利用 MCP Client 的 AI 能力进行分析。 Read openspec_analyze_context 分析项目上下文（技术栈、目录结构、代码模式） Read openspec_critique_proposal 评审 proposal 或 design 文档，识别潜在问题（完整性、可行性、安全、边界条件、清晰度） Read openspec_get_approval_status Get approval status for a change Read openspec_get_critique_result 获取变更的评审结果（最新或历史记录） Read openspec_get_instructions Get OpenSpec usage instructions from AGENTS.md Read openspec_get_progress_summary Get progress summary for all changes Read openspec_get_project_context Get project context from project.md Read openspec_get_review_summary Get review summary for a change (all files) Read openspec_get_tasks Get tasks and progress for a change Read openspec_list_changes List all OpenSpec change proposals Read openspec_list_cross_service_docs List cross-service documents for a change proposal. Returns documents defined in proposal.md frontmatter cr... Read openspec_list_pending_approvals List all changes pending approval Read openspec_list_reviews List review comments for a change or spec Read openspec_list_revisions List all recorded design revisions for a change Read openspec_list_specs List all OpenSpec specifications Read openspec_list_templates List all available change templates Read openspec_preview_template Preview the content of a template Read openspec_read_cross_service_doc Read a specific cross-service document content. Use openspec_list_cross_service_docs first to see available... Read openspec_show_change Show details of a specific change proposal Read openspec_show_spec Show details of a specific specification Read openspec_validate_all Validate all changes and/or specs Read openspec_validate_change Validate a change proposal Read openspec_validate_spec Validate a specification

WRITE 15 tools

Write openspec_record_revision Record a design revision when fixing bugs or adjusting design that deviates from the original proposal/desi... Write openspec_reply_review Reply to a review comment Write openspec_request_approval Request approval for a change Write openspec_sync_revisions Sync recorded revisions to design.md or proposal.md before archiving Write openspec_add_review Add a review comment to a change or spec Write openspec_approve_change Approve a change Write openspec_archive_change Archive a completed change proposal. Automatically syncs revisions to design.md before archiving. Write openspec_batch_update_tasks Batch update multiple task statuses in a change Write openspec_create_change Create a new change from a template Write openspec_generate_proposal Generate a proposal from requirement description (returns template for AI to complete) Write openspec_reject_change Reject a change Write openspec_resolve_review Mark a review as resolved or won\ Write openspec_save_proposal Save a generated proposal and tasks to a new change Write openspec_update_revision Update an existing revision, usually to add metadata or correct information. Write openspec_update_task Update task status

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute openspec_setup_hooks Install or uninstall OpenSpec Git hooks

// FAQ

How many tools does the OpenSpec MCP MCP server have? +

The OpenSpec MCP MCP server exposes 40 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on OpenSpec MCP tools? +

Route the OpenSpec MCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do OpenSpec MCP tools fall into? +

OpenSpec MCP tools are categorised as Read (24), Write (15), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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