openspec-archive-change

To archive completed workflow changes in openspec, you provide a change name, and the tool validates artifact completion, checks task status, assesses delta-spec synchronization, and moves the directory to a date-stamped archive folder. This preserves history and configuration for future reference.

Delta-spec synchronization is the process of evaluating experimental delta specs against main specs before archiving. The tool assesses these differences and optionally performs a sync to ensure main specs reflect completed work before the change directory is moved.

Yes, rollback and auditing are possible because archiving preserves the .openspec.yaml configuration and related artifacts. The change is moved into a date-stamped archive path rather than deleted, maintaining full traceability for future reference.

Yes, you need the openspec CLI installed to archive experimental changes. The Skill requires the CLI to perform checks against openspec/status, openspec/changes, and related specs during the validation and archiving process.

Archive validation fails when artifact completion or task status checks are not met. The tool verifies these prerequisites before moving the change directory, ensuring only fully completed work with synchronized delta specs is archived.