openspec-archive-change

Delta spec synchronization is assessed during the archiving process to verify alignment. You can optionally sync the delta spec before archiving a change, or choose to skip synchronization if the current state is already finalized.

The archiving process validates artifact completion and task completion before finalizing a change. It applies guardrails to ensure all required tasks are finished, prompting for user confirmation before proceeding with the archival operation.

Yes, archiving an openspec change preserves the .openspec.yaml configuration file. The safe archival process creates the openspec/changes/archive directory, maintains the configuration file, and reports a clear summary of the completed operation.

Verifying artifact and task completion before archiving openspec changes ensures that all required deliverables are finished. These guardrails prevent incomplete work from being finalized and moved into the archive location accidentally.

The best way to manage completed change archives is using an automated archival workflow that moves finalized changes into openspec/changes/archive. This approach validates completion, assesses delta spec synchronization, and preserves configuration files automatically.