openspec-apply-change

Applying OpenSpec changes requires orchestrating step-by-step execution, status tracking, and contextual guidance across multiple artifacts. You provide the change name, and the workflow guides you through validating and implementing all tasks with built-in guardrails.

Tracking task progress in a change management workflow requires dynamic progress reporting after each action. The system reads context files, performs scoped tasks, and reports current progress and remaining tasks to maintain visibility throughout implementation.

An AI-assisted workflow handles ambiguous tasks by pausing execution and proposing safe alternatives. When it encounters blockers or design issues during change application, it stops to prevent unintended modifications and suggests scoped corrective actions.

You do not need to manually select context files before executing an OpenSpec change. The status-aware workflow automatically fetches artifact locations, reads the necessary context files, and interprets instructions to perform tasks with minimal, scoped modifications.

Workflow orchestration applies scoped changes without affecting unrelated artifacts by reading context files and performing minimal modifications. It uses status checks and schema validation to ensure only the targeted tasks within the selected change are implemented.