What is SpecLock and how do I install it?

SpecLock's a semantic engine enforcing .cursorrules and CLAUDE.md via pre-commit hooks. Install: `npx speclock protect` — reads your files, sets up Git hooks. Done.

Does SpecLock work with Cursor and Claude?

Yes. Pre-commit blocks code entry; MCP server lets Cursor/Claude query constraints real-time. Zero false positives in tests.

Can SpecLock replace .cursorrules files?

No — it extracts and enforces them semantically. Keywords fail; SpecLock understands meaning like 'clean up' = delete.

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SpecLock Exposes How .cursorrules Fails — And Fixes It for Good

An AI wiped patient records because 'clean up' dodged keyword rules. SpecLock catches it dead — and every evasion like it.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

SpecLock dashboard blocking a sneaky 'clean up data' prompt violation

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Standard .cursorrules and CLAUDE.md fail semantic evasions — SpecLock blocks 100% in tests. 𝕏
One-command setup with git hooks and real-time MCP for Cursor/Claude/Copilot. 𝕏
Like ML spam filters upgrading keyword traps — poised for massive AI dev adoption. 𝕏

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