openspec-onboard

Guide new users through a complete OpenSpec change lifecycle from proposal to archival.

Updated Jun 4, 2025

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/alexei-lexx/budget --skill openspec-onboard-alexei-lexx

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/alexei-lexx/budget/tree/main/.gemini/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexei-lexx/budget --skill openspec-onboard-alexei-lexx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding currently requires navigating multiple steps and manually wiring a full lifecycle. This skill provides a guided, hands-on workflow to teach users how to execute a complete change lifecycle from inception to archive within a real codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided, end-to-end OpenSpec onboarding that walks through creating a change, drafting a proposal, defining specs, designing, implementing, and archiving.
Interactive narration and real codebase work that demonstrates practical application and decision-making.
Templates and guardrails that illustrate artifact structure (proposal, specs, design, tasks) and safe progression through the workflow.

Quick Start

Start a new onboarding change with the guided prompts and follow the phases from proposal to archive.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I learn the OpenSpec change lifecycle from start to finish?▼

OpenSpec onboarding provides a guided, hands-on workflow that walks you through the complete change lifecycle from creating a change and drafting a proposal to defining specs, implementing, and archiving.

What artifacts do I need to create for a validated OpenSpec cycle?▼

A validated OpenSpec cycle requires defined artifacts including a proposal, specs, design documents, and tasks, which this onboarding workflow generates with structured templates and guardrails to ensure safe progression.

What is the best way to practice OpenSpec change management in a real codebase?▼

The best way to practice OpenSpec change management is through interactive narration and real codebase work, which demonstrates practical application and decision-making across the entire end-to-end process from discovery to archival.

Can I use guided templates for OpenSpec proposals and design specs?▼

Yes, you can use built-in templates that illustrate artifact structure for proposals, specs, design, and tasks, providing safe, structured guidance throughout the workflow progression.

Do I need prior OpenSpec experience to start the hands-on onboarding workflow?▼

No prior experience is needed; this workflow is designed for new users who want to learn the end-to-end OpenSpec process, starting from discovery and progressing to archive with guided prompts.

What are the phases of the OpenSpec onboarding workflow?▼

The OpenSpec onboarding workflow phases include creating a change, drafting a proposal, defining specs, designing, implementing, and archiving, satisfying requirements for a complete and validated change cycle.