openspec-onboard

Guide developers through OpenSpec workflow phases from proposal to archival.

45|3|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Charles5277/nuxt-supabase-starter --skill openspec-onboard-charles5277
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/Charles5277/nuxt-supabase-starter/tree/main/.claude/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Charles5277/nuxt-supabase-starter --skill openspec-onboard-charles5277

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding teams to OpenSpec can be complex; this skill guides users through a complete workflow cycle with narration and hands-on codebase work to accelerate learning and adoption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step onboarding that covers initialization, task exploration, change creation, proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archival.
  • Live, in-context learning by performing real work in the user's codebase while staying within OpenSpec's guided workflow.
  • Safe, coach-like prompts and guardrails that keep users moving forward without breaking workflow conventions.

Quick Start

Start the OpenSpec onboarding flow to create your first change and walk through all phases.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard a team to OpenSpec structured change-cycle workflows?

Guided onboarding walks developers through a complete OpenSpec workflow cycle from initialization to archival. It accelerates team adoption by combining phase prompts with hands-on codebase work and safe guardrails.

What is the OpenSpec change-cycle and how do its phases work?

The OpenSpec change-cycle is a structured workflow with phases for preflight checks, proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive. Each phase uses guided prompts to produce and manage change artifacts correctly.

Can I learn OpenSpec by working directly in my existing codebase?

Yes, OpenSpec onboarding facilitates live, in-context learning by performing real work in your codebase. Safe, coach-like prompts keep you moving forward through the workflow phases without breaking conventions.

Does OpenSpec onboarding require any prior dependencies or components?

No dependencies or components are required to start OpenSpec onboarding. It is designed for new projects or teams adopting OpenSpec, requiring only a codebase where guided exploration and change artifacts can be applied.

What change artifacts are generated during OpenSpec onboarding?

OpenSpec onboarding generates change artifacts including proposals, specs, design documents, and tasks. These artifacts are produced sequentially through guided phase prompts before reaching the final archive step.