openspec-apply-change

To automate OpenSpec code changes, apply change instructions through the OpenSpec CLI to execute planned tasks. The workflow parses context files, implements tasks step-by-step, and updates progress until all tasks are done.

A schema-driven workflow for code changes uses a defined schema to locate tasks and context files within your project. It guides implementation by parsing structured JSON from status checks to ensure code modifications align with the plan.

To continue an in-progress OpenSpec task, run the apply instructions command to retrieve the current state. The workflow handles in-progress, blocked, or all-done states to guide subsequent implementation steps from where you left off.

Yes, you need the OpenSpec CLI to apply change instructions because the workflow relies on its commands to run status checks, parse returned JSON for context files, and update task execution progress.

When tasks are blocked during implementation, the workflow pauses execution and reports the remaining tasks alongside what to do next. It minimizes code changes and stops to prevent incorrect modifications when ambiguity arises.

The best way to manage multiple active OpenSpec changes is to list them using the CLI JSON output. The workflow auto-selects a change if only one is active, or prompts you to choose when multiple changes exist.