Supported AI Tools
SpecSafe supports 8 AI coding tools across three integration tiers.
Supported AI Tools
SpecSafe works with 8 AI coding tools, organized into three integration tiers. The tier determines how SpecSafe delivers its skills to each tool.
Integration Tiers
Tier 1 -- Full Skills
Tier 1 tools receive individual skill files, one per SpecSafe skill. Each skill file contains the complete instructions, persona, and behavior for that skill. This gives the AI tool native slash-command support.
Tier 2 -- Conventions
Tier 2 tools receive a single conventions file that combines all skills into one document. The AI tool reads this file for project-wide guidance. Skills are described inline rather than as separate files.
Tier 3 -- Prompts
Tier 3 tools receive prompt template files. These are lighter-weight integrations that provide skill instructions through the tool's prompt system.
Tier 1 -- Full Skills
Claude Code
SpecSafe installs individual skill files at .claude/skills/specsafe-*/SKILL.md. Each skill is available as a native slash command.
specsafe install claude-codeOpenCode
Same full skill support as Claude Code, with files at .opencode/skills/specsafe-*/SKILL.md.
specsafe install opencodeCursor
Full skill files installed at .cursor/skills/specsafe-*/SKILL.md.
specsafe install cursorTier 2 -- Conventions
Aider
Installs .aider.conf.yml and a CONVENTIONS.md file containing all skill instructions in a single document.
specsafe install aiderZed
Installs prompt files at .zed/prompts/*.md with combined skill guidance.
specsafe install zedGemini
Installs a GEMINI.md file at the project root with all conventions and skill instructions.
specsafe install geminiAntigravity
Installs an AGENTS.md file at the project root with combined skill instructions.
specsafe install antigravityTier 3 -- Prompts
Continue
Installs prompt files at .continue/prompts/*.md with skill templates.
specsafe install continueChoosing a Tier
| Aspect | Tier 1 (Full Skills) | Tier 2 (Conventions) | Tier 3 (Prompts) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill granularity | One file per skill | All skills in one file | Prompt templates |
| Slash commands | Native support | Referenced in conventions | Via prompt selection |
| Best for | Tools with skill systems | Tools with rules/conventions files | Tools with prompt libraries |
All tiers deliver the same SpecSafe workflows and personas. The difference is in how the AI tool discovers and invokes them. Tier 1 provides the most seamless experience, but Tier 2 and Tier 3 tools still get full access to all SpecSafe capabilities.