openspec-continue-change

To continue an OpenSpec change, the workflow selects your active change, checks its status using openspec status, and generates the subsequent artifact by applying the active schema and reading dependency artifacts.

The best way to ensure correct sequencing is using a guided workflow that applies guardrails, reads dependency artifacts, and enforces order to maintain contextual consistency across your OpenSpec changes.

The OpenSpec change management workflow communicates progress by providing clear outputs about which artifact was created and what unlocks next, supporting iterative development throughout the continuation flow.

You do not need to manually check dependencies because the workflow automatically reads dependency artifacts and applies guardrails to ensure correct sequencing and contextual consistency before generating the next artifact.

After the next OpenSpec artifact is created, the workflow provides clear outputs detailing the newly generated artifact and indicating exactly what subsequent actions or artifacts unlock next in the change sequence.