openspec-apply-change

You can automate OpenSpec change application by selecting a change, evaluating status, and iteratively executing tasks. The workflow reads context files, prioritizes tasks by schema progress, validates changes, and updates progress automatically.

OpenSpec change orchestration is the automated coordination of selecting, evaluating, and executing tracked tasks via a CLI. It aligns implementation work with formal specifications to prevent drift between design and code.

Yes, applying OpenSpec changes requires the openspec CLI available in your environment. The CLI handles context files and task state, enabling the orchestration workflow to execute tasks iteratively.

When ambiguity or blockers are detected during OpenSpec change application, the workflow enforces guardrails to pause execution. This prevents risky edits and reports ongoing status until the blocker is resolved.

Yes, OpenSpec task tracking reports ongoing status and handles progress updates iteratively. It prioritizes tasks based on schema progress and keeps artifact alignment without manual context switching.

The best way to align implementation with OpenSpec specifications is guided change application. It selects the active change, checks status, provides a concrete plan, and validates tasks iteratively to prevent design-code drift.