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Feature Specifications

This directory contains detailed specifications for features in the Sentry MCP server. Each spec should live in a single Markdown file under docs/specs/.

Specs

Purpose

Feature specifications serve to:

  1. Document Design Decisions: Capture the reasoning behind architectural choices
  2. Define Interfaces: Specify tool inputs, outputs, and behavior
  3. Guide Implementation: Provide clear direction for developers
  4. Enable Review: Allow stakeholders to review and provide feedback
  5. Preserve Knowledge: Maintain historical context for future reference

Creating New Specifications

When adding a new feature specification:

  1. Create a new Markdown file under specs/ with a descriptive name
  2. Keep the spec in a single, concise .md file that covers:
    • Problem statement and motivation
    • High-level design approach
    • Interface definitions (with code examples)
    • Key constraints and requirements
    • Migration/compatibility concerns
  3. Link to the spec from relevant documentation when there is a natural place to reference it

Important Guidelines:

  • Keep specs in a single file under docs/specs/
  • Focus on WHAT and WHY, not HOW
  • Include code examples for interfaces and usage
  • Document constraints and meta concerns
  • Avoid implementation details (no function internals, prompts, etc.)
  • Think "contract" not "blueprint"

Specification Template

For consistency, new specifications should include:

  1. Overview: Problem statement and proposed solution
  2. Motivation: Why this feature is needed
  3. Design: Technical architecture and approach
  4. Interface: API/tool definitions
  5. Examples: Usage scenarios and expected behavior
  6. Implementation: Step-by-step plan (NO time estimates)
  7. Testing: Validation strategy
  8. Migration: If replacing existing functionality
  9. Future Work: Potential enhancements

Important: Do NOT include time windows, deadlines, or duration estimates in specifications. Implementation timing is determined by agents and project priorities, not by the spec.

Review Process

  1. Create specification documents in a feature branch
  2. Open PR for review by team members
  3. Address feedback and iterate
  4. Merge once consensus is reached
  5. Update status as implementation progresses