openspec-new-change

To start structured change management, create a new OpenSpec change scaffold by selecting a workflow schema, setting up the change directory, and following the first-artifact guidance provided. This ensures you initiate the specification process correctly without guessing the workflow steps.

OpenSpec change scaffolding is a structured planning process that creates a dedicated directory and schema for proposing features, fixes, or modifications. You need it when you want to establish a standardized specification workflow before drafting any actual project content.

Yes, creating a new OpenSpec change directory requires the openspec CLI. The Skill relies on this command-line tool to inspect available schemas, scaffold the change directory, and execute supporting change status and instruction commands.

You can choose the right workflow schema by using the Skill's workflow discovery feature to inspect available schemas. This helps you evaluate the structured planning options and select the process that best fits your specific feature, fix, or modification request.

The best way to propose a fix is to ask the assistant to start a new OpenSpec change with a clear name or short description. This automatically scaffolds the change directory and shows the status and instructions for the first ready artifact so you can begin documenting correctly.