openspec-bulk-archive-change

Batch-archiving multiple OpenSpec changes requires processing all ready changes in a single bulk operation. This reduces manual toil by validating statuses and detecting conflicts across parallel workflows, archiving them safely while preserving history for recovery.

Conflict detection during archiving analyzes delta specs and the codebase to identify overlapping modifications. It validates statuses and flags incomplete or conflicting changes, offering optional automated resolution to ensure metadata integrity is preserved safely across parallel workflows.

Yes, the openspec CLI is required to perform bulk archiving. You also need existing change data stored under the openspec/changes directory, as the operation relies on this structure to validate statuses, detect conflicts, and preserve history for recovery.

The best way to maintain parallel changes across releases is using batch archiving. This approach processes multiple completed changes simultaneously, applying conflict detection and optional resolution to minimize disruption and improve traceability across workflows.

Incomplete or conflicting changes are safeguarded during archiving. The process validates statuses and detects conflicts before proceeding, preserving metadata and maintaining integrity by offering optional resolution rather than blindly archiving problematic data.

Batch archiving preserves history to ensure recovery capabilities. By maintaining metadata integrity and safeguarding against incomplete or conflicting changes during the bulk operation, the system keeps a reliable traceable record of completed modifications for future reference.