openspec-archive-change

Archive completed experimental workflow changes with the openspec CLI.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #cli #archive #openspec #spec-sync

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npx skills add https://github.com/brianzzs/GreenFiveInnings --skill openspec-archive-change-brianzzs

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Skill: openspec-archive-change
Source: https://github.com/brianzzs/GreenFiveInnings/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-archive-change
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brianzzs/GreenFiveInnings --skill openspec-archive-change-brianzzs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the uncertainty and manual effort involved in finalizing and archiving experimental workflow changes, ensuring all artifacts, tasks, and specifications are properly handled before archival.

Core Features & Use Cases

Interactive Change Selection: Prompts the user to choose an active change when none is specified.
Completion Verification: Checks artifact and task statuses, warning about incompletes and confirming continuation.
Spec Synchronization Assessment: Detects delta specs, summarizes needed sync actions, and offers syncing before archiving.
Safe Archival Process: Creates an archive folder with a date‑stamped name, moves the change directory, and preserves configuration files.
Summary Reporting: Provides a clear post‑archive summary including any warnings and sync outcomes.

Quick Start

Ask me to archive the change named “feature‑update” after you have confirmed all checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-archive-change

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I archive completed workflow changes safely?▼

To archive completed workflow changes, the Skill verifies artifact and task statuses, optionally syncs delta specs, and moves the change directory to a date-stamped archive folder. It warns you about incomplete tasks before proceeding with the relocation.

What happens to incomplete tasks when archiving a change?▼

When archiving a change with incomplete tasks, the Skill issues a warning about the incomplete statuses and prompts you to confirm whether you want to continue with the archival process. This prevents accidental loss of unfinished work.

Do I need the openspec CLI to archive a change directory?▼

Yes, you need the openspec CLI to archive a change directory. The Skill interacts with the file system through the CLI to verify completion status, assess spec synchronization, and relocate the finalized change folder.

How to synchronize specs before moving a change to the archive?▼

To synchronize specs before archiving, the Skill detects delta specs, summarizes the needed sync actions, and offers to execute the synchronization. This ensures all specifications are updated before the change directory is relocated.

Can I choose which active change to archive if multiple exist?▼

Yes, you can choose which active change to archive. If you do not specify a change name, the Skill provides interactive change selection, prompting you to pick the correct active change from the available options before verifying its completion status.