What is Caramelo VS Code extension?

Caramelo's a free extension for visual spec-driven development in VS Code, supporting any LLM for generating specs, plans, and tasks with approvals and Jira integration.

Does Caramelo work with local LLMs like Ollama?

Yes—plug-and-play with Ollama, LM Studio, no API keys needed, plus cloud options like Claude or Copilot.

How does Caramelo improve on GitHub Spec Kit?

Visual UI, progress tracking, any-LLM support, Jira sync—turns chat commands into a smooth, approving workflow.

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Caramelo Brings Visual Spec-Driven Magic to VS Code

Forget clunky chat commands. Caramelo turns spec-driven development into a visual powerhouse right in VS Code, working with your favorite LLM.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 15 views

Caramelo VS Code sidebar with visual spec workflow phases and LLM streaming

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Caramelo delivers visual spec-driven dev in native VS Code for any LLM—no forks, no locks. 𝕏
Jira integration and actionable tasks with progress tracking supercharge team workflows. 𝕏
Lean 170KB build proves powerful UX via WebviewView and state-driven UI. 𝕏

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