openspec-new-change

To scaffold an OpenSpec change, provide a kebab-case change name to initiate the workflow. The system creates a structured directory at openspec/changes/<name> and guides you through schema selection and initial artifact setup.

The artifact-driven workflow in OpenSpec standardizes change management by scaffolding initial artifacts through a guided process. It ensures naming conventions and schema choices follow a repeatable process before stopping to await explicit user direction for artifact creation.

No, the OpenSpec scaffolding process does not create artifacts automatically. It stops after displaying the first artifact template, ensuring you maintain control over artifact creation and must provide explicit direction before the workflow proceeds.

You choose the right schema by letting the workflow guide you through selection after you provide a change name. It defaults to the standard workflow schema unless you explicitly request a specific schema for your project modification.

Yes, you can use this guided scaffolding for features, fixes, and modifications in an OpenSpec project. The workflow applies the standardized naming, schema selection, and initial artifact creation steps across all types of project changes.

A kebab-case naming format is required to start a new OpenSpec change. Providing a kebab-case change name is the quick start step needed to begin scaffolding the directory and initializing the artifact-driven workflow.