openspec-onboard

Guides users through the complete OpenSpec change lifecycle from preflight to archive.

5|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentxm/axm --skill openspec-onboard-agentxm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/agentxm/axm/tree/main/.gemini/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentxm/axm --skill openspec-onboard-agentxm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding is simplified by providing a guided, end-to-end workflow that teaches teams how to perform a full change lifecycle with narration and hands-on tasks in a real codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step guided workflow spanning preflight to archive for OpenSpec changes.
  • Hands-on exercises that scaffold proposal, specs, design, and tasks in a safe learning environment.
  • Reusable template for teaching new users how to apply an end-to-end OpenSpec workflow to their projects.

Quick Start

Open your project and follow the guided phases to create a new change and work through proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archive.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard new team members to an OpenSpec workflow?

You can onboard team members by guiding them through a full change lifecycle with hands-on tasks, from preflight checks to archiving completed changes in a real codebase. This teaches end-to-end execution across projects.

What is the OpenSpec change lifecycle process?

The OpenSpec change lifecycle is a structured workflow spanning proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archive. It stores artifacts under openspec/changes and enforces end-to-end execution from exploration to archive.

How do I create a new OpenSpec change from start to finish?

Open your project and follow the guided phases to create a new change, working through proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archive. The workflow scaffolds each artifact step-by-step in a structured learning environment.

Can I use OpenSpec onboarding for teams practicing end-to-end workflows across multiple projects?

Yes, the guided workflow applies to new OpenSpec adopters and teams practicing end-to-end workflows across projects. It provides a reusable template for teaching users how to apply the workflow to their projects.

Do I need any specific dependencies to start learning the OpenSpec workflow?

No specific dependencies are required. You only need to open your project and follow the guided phases to scaffold proposals, specs, design, and tasks in a safe learning environment.

What are the limitations of using a guided OpenSpec onboarding tutorial?

The guided onboarding is designed as a learning environment for new adopters. It focuses on teaching the structured change lifecycle rather than automating existing project workflows or bypassing the manual proposal and design phases.