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MySpec compared with Headroom
DetailMySpec logo MySpecHeadroom logo Headroom
What it doesAI Senior Architect for Spec-Driven Development that generates 4-file spec bundles before you write code Desktop app that compresses Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex inputs locally to cut token costs by up to 50%
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inSG NL
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 20 projects, 100 spec files, 20 public share links per month. Pro: 5× AI usage limit, 100 projects, unlimited specs. Team: 10× AI usage limit per seat (2 seats minimum), unlimited projects and specs. Pro: $4/month billed monthly or $3/month billed annually (for Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus); Max x5: $20/month billed monthly or $15/month billed annually (for Claude Max x5 or ChatGPT Pro $100); Max x20: $40/month billed monthly or $30/month billed annually (for Claude Max x20 or ChatGPT Pro); Team &
Key features
  • 4-file spec bundle generation (constitution, requirements, solution, tasks)
  • Structured interview to clarify scope and edge cases
  • Live Mermaid diagram rendering
  • ZIP export of spec bundle
  • MCP Server integration for IDE agents
  • Greenfield and Brownfield workflow support
  • EARS+ acceptance criteria format
  • Versioned diffs for spec refinement
  • Team collaboration and shared projects
  • Plain-English edits in chat
  • Local input compression of tool output and boilerplate
  • Reversible compression preserving retrieval of original content
  • Real-time savings dashboard and activity tracking
  • Eight optional add-ons for further optimization
  • Support for Claude Code IDE extensions and agent runners
  • Privacy-first architecture with all optimization on-device
  • Compatibility with Claude Pro, Claude Max, ChatGPT Plus, and ChatGPT Pro
  • Minimal latency overhead of approximately 52 milliseconds
  • Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
  • Project learnings saved to agent instruction files
What makes it different
  • Replaces vague prompts with immutable 4-file architectural contracts to prevent AI hallucinations
  • Senior Architect interview catches edge cases before coding begins
  • Supports both Greenfield and Brownfield project workflows
  • Achieves 25-50% token reduction on typical Claude Code sessions without requiring model subscription upgrades
  • All compression runs locally on your machine with no data sent to servers
  • Reversible compression preserves output quality and allows retrieval of original content on demand
  • Works transparently with existing IDE extensions and agent runners without workflow changes
  • Built on open-source Headroom CLI engine available free on GitHub
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 +1 (up) since last check15 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)116
Citation Flow (Majestic)2731
Referring domains (Majestic)100135

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