openspec-new-change

To scaffold a new OpenSpec change, provide a kebab-case change name and a brief description to initialize the artifact-driven workflow, which sets up the schema and status checks.

The artifact-driven workflow is an experimental OpenSpec process that guides users through a stepwise change lifecycle, including schema selection, status reporting, and obtaining first artifact instructions without creating artifacts immediately.

Yes, OpenSpec change initialization requires a kebab-case naming format, which acts as a safe scaffolding guardrail to prevent overwriting existing changes and ensure consistent setup.

You get first artifact instructions by initializing the change workflow with a name and description, which triggers a status-driven check that provides a ready-to-fill template for the first artifact.

The best way to manage feature requests and fixes in OpenSpec is using the guided change initialization workflow, which safely applies a default schema and stepwise lifecycle to formal modifications.

OpenSpec prevents overwriting existing changes during scaffolding to enforce safe setup guardrails, ensuring that your artifact workflow initialization does not accidentally destroy active change proposals.