dincoder

DinCoder Plugin for Claude Code

Transform your development workflow with spec-driven methodology. This plugin integrates the DinCoder MCP server with Claude Code, providing slash commands, specialized agents, and workflow automation.

Features

✨ Slash Commands - Quick access to spec-driven workflows 🤖 Specialized Agents - Expert assistance for specifications, planning, and task management 📊 Progress Tracking - Real-time analytics and dependency visualization 🔧 MCP Server Integration - Automatic installation and configuration 📝 Quality Gates - Validation to ensure high-quality specifications

Installation

Prerequisites

Before installing, ensure you have:

• ✅ Claude Code version 2.0.13 or higher
• ✅ Node.js version 18 or higher
• ✅ npm installed (for MCP server)

Check your versions:

claude --version  # Should show >= 2.0.13
node --version    # Should show >= 18
npm --version

Install from Marketplace

Step 1: Add the DinCoder marketplace

# In Claude Code
/plugin marketplace add flight505/dincoder-plugin

Step 2: Install the plugin

/plugin install dincoder

Step 3: Restart Claude Code

• macOS/Linux: Quit (Cmd+Q) and reopen, or press Cmd+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window"
• Windows: Quit (Alt+F4) and reopen, or press Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window"

Verify Installation

After restarting, verify the plugin is active:

1. Check slash commands:

# Type / in Claude Code
# You should see: /spec, /plan, /tasks, /progress, /validate, /next

2. Check specialized agents:

# Type @ in Claude Code
# You should see: @spec-writer, @plan-architect, @task-manager

3. Check MCP server:

• Open Claude Code Settings → Extensions → MCP Servers
• Verify "dincoder" server is listed and active

Troubleshooting: If commands don't appear:

• Completely quit and restart Claude Code (not just reload window)
• Check Developer Console for errors: Help → Toggle Developer Tools
• Verify npm and Node.js are correctly installed
• Try reinstalling: /plugin uninstall dincoder then /plugin install dincoder

Quick Start

Create a New Project

/spec

Follow the guided workflow to create a detailed specification.

Generate Implementation Plan

/plan

Transform your specification into a technical implementation plan.

Break Down Into Tasks

/tasks

Generate an actionable task list with dependencies and metadata.

Check Progress

/progress

View comprehensive progress report with statistics and charts.

Commands

Command	Description
/spec	Create or refine project specification
/plan	Generate technical implementation plan
/tasks	Break down plan into actionable tasks
/progress	View progress report with analytics
/validate	Check specification quality
/next	Show next actionable tasks

Agents

Access specialized agents by typing @:

Agent	Expertise
@spec-writer	Creating validated specifications
@plan-architect	Designing technical implementation plans
@task-manager	Managing tasks and tracking progress

Workflow

The plugin implements a proven spec-driven methodology:

1. Specify → Define WHAT to build
   ├── /spec - Create specification
   └── /validate - Check quality

2. Plan → Design HOW to build it
   └── /plan - Generate implementation plan

3. Execute → Build following tasks
   ├── /tasks - Create task list
   └── /next - Show actionable tasks

4. Track → Monitor progress
   └── /progress - View analytics

File Structure

The plugin creates a .dincoder/ directory in your project:

.dincoder/
├── spec.md          # Project specification (WHAT)
├── plan.md          # Implementation plan (HOW)
├── tasks.md         # Actionable task list
├── research.md      # Technical decisions log
└── constitution.json # Project principles

MCP Tools

The plugin automatically installs and configures the DinCoder MCP server, providing 26 tools:

Project Setup: specify_start, prereqs_check, constitution_create Specification: specify_describe, spec_validate, spec_refine, clarify_add/resolve/list Planning: plan_create, artifacts_analyze Task Management: tasks_generate, tasks_visualize, tasks_filter, tasks_search, tasks_stats, tasks_tick, tasks_tick_range Quality: quality_format, quality_lint, quality_test Research: research_append, artifacts_read

Examples

Creating a Specification

# Use the spec command
/spec

# Claude guides you through:
# - Problem definition
# - User requirements
# - Acceptance criteria
# - Edge cases
# - Out of scope items

Using Specialized Agents