openspec-onboard

Guide users through the OpenSpec change cycle from task selection to archiving.

3|Updated Jan 27, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #tdd #onboarding #development process #openspec #codebase interaction

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npx skills add https://github.com/Agentic-Engineering-Agency/specsafe --skill openspec-onboard-agentic-engineering-agency

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Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/Agentic-Engineering-Agency/specsafe/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agentic-Engineering-Agency/specsafe --skill openspec-onboard-agentic-engineering-agency

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides new users through a complete OpenSpec workflow cycle, from task selection to archiving, directly within their codebase. It transforms the learning curve of a new development methodology into a hands-on, practical experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided Workflow: Step-by-step walkthrough of the OpenSpec process (Explore, New, Proposal, Specs, Design, Tasks, Apply, Archive).
Real Codebase Interaction: Performs actual operations like creating changes, drafting artifacts, and implementing tasks in the user's project.
Learning by Doing: Teaches the OpenSpec methodology through practical application, not just theory.
Use Case: A new developer joins a team using OpenSpec. They use this Skill to onboard themselves by completing a small, real task in the project, learning the tool and process simultaneously.

Quick Start

Initiate a guided onboarding session for the OpenSpec workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I onboard to a new codebase using the OpenSpec workflow?▼

The OpenSpec workflow process involves step-by-step stages: Explore, New, Proposal, Specs, Design, Tasks, Apply, and Archive. This skill guides you through each phase interactively to complete a full change cycle.

How do I create specs and design artifacts during development?▼

You create development artifacts like proposals, specs, designs, and tasks interactively. The workflow guides you through drafting each artifact directly within your codebase to ensure proper methodology adoption.

Can I learn Test Driven Development through a real codebase interaction?▼

Yes, the skill facilitates learning by doing through real codebase interaction. It performs actual operations like creating changes and implementing tasks in your project, helping you learn the development process practically rather than just theoretically.

Does the OpenSpec onboarding process require any prior setup?▼

The skill operates directly within your project's codebase with no external dependencies required. It analyzes your existing codebase to identify potential tasks and guides you through the workflow steps natively.

What is the best way to teach a new developer our development process?▼

Use a guided onboarding experience that walks new developers through a complete OpenSpec workflow cycle. They can complete a small, real task in the project, learning the tool and process simultaneously through hands-on interaction.