openspec-new-change

To start a new change in the OpenSpec framework, use an artifact-driven workflow that scaffolds a new change directory and provides step-by-step guidance for your required artifacts.

An artifact-driven workflow for change management structures development by requiring specific artifacts, tracking their status, and providing instructions to complete each step before proceeding.

You can scaffold a new feature or modification using OpenSpec by initiating a change, which creates a structured directory and applies a specific workflow schema to guide development.

Yes, you need the openspec CLI to manage change artifacts and schemas, as it handles the underlying scaffolding and artifact status tracking required by the workflow.

Yes, when creating a new OpenSpec change, you can select a specific workflow schema or default to a standard schema to structure your artifact generation and development process.

After initializing an OpenSpec change directory, the first step is to review the artifact status and follow the provided instructions to generate the first required artifact for your change.