If we can integrate the typical Speckit or Openspec like workflow into smalltalk it can be an experience better than java and python too..

Maybe have a vscode folder talk to pharo through a tcp / udp pipe.. run through the workflow after init:

Read the application package if brown field to baseline,�� then go through new change,�� apply and archive lifestyle

OR

have all of it in the IDE.. including md text etc .. use pharo chat to interact..

Integrating AI into Pharo Smalltalk enables a unique��"Live Spec" workflow��that surpasses the Java model. Because Pharo is a live image rather than a collection of static files, the LLM can interact directly with the running environment's Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) and reflective capabilities

On Tue, 10 Feb, 2026, 22:08 Koen De Hondt, <koen@all-objects-all-the-time.st> wrote:

Dear Pharo users and developers,

I posted a second article in the series about describing Spec application behaviour with Hera. The first post explained how Hera manages open Spec windows. The new post explains how Hera identifies presenters so they can be referenced in Gherkin scenarios.

https://all-objects-all-the-time.st/#/blog/posts/20

As always, all feedback is welcome.

Happy reading!

Ciao,
Koen