openspec-onboard

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.