openspec-new-change

To initiate a new OpenSpec change, run the openspec new change command with a kebab-case name. This scaffolds a standardized artifact workflow, guiding schema selection and generating a ready-to-use first artifact template.

The OpenSpec artifact workflow is a scaffolded, repeatable process for creating changes like features or fixes. It enforces naming conventions, validates schema choices, and outlines an initial artifact sequence to reduce onboarding errors and ensure consistency.

You must name a new OpenSpec change using kebab-case formatting. The guided workflow validates this input along with your schema choice to ensure the change artifact sequence initializes without naming errors.

No external dependencies are required to scaffold an OpenSpec change. The workflow operates independently to validate naming, apply default guardrails, and generate the initial artifact template for your development process.

The best way to standardize OpenSpec change creation is using a guided artifact workflow. It enforces guardrails like default workflow usage and consistent naming, reducing onboarding time and preventing error-prone manual scaffolding.

Yes, the OpenSpec workflow applies to feature requests, fixes, or modifications. It provides the same guided artifact sequence and schema validation regardless of the change type being initialized.