Structured Design Workflow

Stop Rewriting.
Start Specifying.

AI tools generate code fast—but without specs, you get rewrites, scope creep, and technical debt. Design guides you through 5 structured stages to create documented specifications before you build.

Watch Design in Action

See how Design guides you through the complete spec-driven workflow, from context analysis to implementation planning.

Hive Design - 5-Stage SDD Workflow

5 Stages. 5 Documents. One Source of Truth.

Each stage has purpose-built prompts that guide your chosen AI model through a specific task. You review and refine at each step before moving on.

01

Context Analysis

context.md

Scans your repo structure, dependencies, and existing patterns. Creates a codebase overview so the AI understands your project.

02

Requirements

requirements.md

Interviews you about goals, edge cases, and constraints. Creates a formal product requirements document.

03

System Design

design.md

Designs the technical approach with component strategy and data flow. Creates your architecture specification.

04

Task Breakdown

tasks.md

Converts design into atomic, trackable steps. Creates clear instructions any AI can follow.

05

Implementation Plan

implementation.md

Creates a step-by-step build roadmap with dependencies and order of operations.

Ready to Build

Once Design completes, you have a complete SDD (Software Design Document) folder. Choose your favorite AI tool and point it at your specs.

Your SDD Folder

5 documents ready in your editor:

📁 context.md — repository analysis
📋 requirements.md — product requirements
🏗️ design.md — system architecture
✅ tasks.md — implementation tasks
🚀 implementation.md — execution plan

✨ Design Process Complete!

• Review documents and ask for clarifications

• Request changes to any section

• Start implementing using the task breakdown

• Reference the design throughout development

Build with Your Favorite Tool

Claude Code
Gemini CLI
Codex
HiveTechs CLI

Point any AI at your SDD folder to start building

Stop Debugging. Start Specifying.

Design is included free with Hive Consensus. Create specs, then build with any of the 11 integrated AI tools.