Installing with pipx

pipx is a tool for installing Python CLI applications in isolated environments. It does not require uv.

Install Specify CLI

Pin a specific release tag for stability (check Releases for the latest):

bash

# Install a specific stable release (recommended — replace vX.Y.Z with the latest tag)
pipx install git+https://github.com/github/[email protected]

# Or install latest from main (may include unreleased changes)
pipx install git+https://github.com/github/spec-kit.git

Verify

bash

specify version

Upgrade

bash

pipx install --force git+https://github.com/github/[email protected]

Uninstall

bash

pipx uninstall specify-cli

Next steps

Head to the Quick Start to initialize your first project.