openspec-ff-change

Dependency-ordered generation in OpenSpec uses CLI commands to fetch artifact instructions and generate outputs in the correct sequence based on their dependencies. It ensures all apply-required artifacts are prepared correctly without manual stepping.

Yes, you can generate all OpenSpec schema artifacts in one go by fast-forwarding the change scaffolding process. You provide a kebab-case name or description, and the workflow derives prerequisites and generates outputs from templates until the apply-required set is complete.

The best way to scaffold an OpenSpec change directory is to use a fast-forward workflow that derives the directory name from your description, resolves dependencies, and generates all required template artifacts. This yields an apply-ready change set prepared immediately for implementation.

No, you do not need to manually run OpenSpec CLI commands to fetch artifact instructions. The fast-forward workflow orchestrates the CLI automatically to derive apply prerequisites, fetch instructions, generate outputs, and stop when all required artifacts report done.

OpenSpec artifact generation pauses to ask for user input when the provided context is unclear or insufficient to proceed. This clarification step ensures the generated schema artifacts accurately reflect the change description before resuming the dependency-ordered generation.