Linear MCP and OpenSpec based SDD workflow

In this video, I walk through an OpenSpec based Spec-Driven Development (SDD) workflow that integrates with Linear for backlog and issue management. Chapters: 0:00 Swim Lane Diagram: Integrating Linear MCP with OpenSpec SDD 1:33 Separating What vs How (Business Intent vs Implementation) 2:06 Live Walkthrough: Linear MCP + OpenSpec Integration Detailed Description: There are three high-level topics that often come up during my discussions with people trying to adopt Spec-Driven Development (SDD): 1. The Starting Point: Can I pick a story from my existing backlog in Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or GitHub Issues? 2. Roles and Handoffs: Do all my team members, including the Product Team, now require Git access just to view the specs? 3. All artifacts in a single monorepo: While colocation of artifacts may have its advantages, should we risk overcrowding the repository with business use cases, technical designs, tasks, and code? While many of us eventually switch to entirely new workflows, adoption is much smoother when we provide onboarding ramps. It helps to see the value of SDD before making fundamental changes to how we work. In this walkthrough, I attempt to address these questions through a workflow using OpenSpec for SDD and Linear for product planning. #LinearApp #OpenSpec #SpecDrivenDevelopment #SDD #ContextEngineering #AICoding #MCP