openspec-onboard

Guide users through a complete OpenSpec change cycle from initialization to archival.

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npx skills add https://github.com/Draculabo/AntigravityManager --skill openspec-onboard-draculabo

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/Draculabo/AntigravityManager/tree/main/.claude/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Draculabo/AntigravityManager --skill openspec-onboard-draculabo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding OpenSpec users can be slow and inconsistent; this skill provides a guided, hands-on workflow to walk through a complete change cycle in a real codebase, ensuring a reproducible learning path and reducing setup friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

Step-by-step, phase-driven onboarding that covers preflight, welcome, task selection, exploration, change creation, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archival.
Automatically scaffolds and documents OpenSpec artifacts (proposal, specs, design, tasks) to teach end-to-end change workflows.
Use Case: a developer new to OpenSpec follows the guided flow to learn how to structure changes and preserve decisions for future reference.

Quick Start

Begin by running the OpenSpec onboarding flow from the skill root to start the guided change cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

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How do I learn the OpenSpec workflow for managing codebase changes?▼

OpenSpec onboarding provides a guided, hands-on workflow that walks developers through a complete change cycle end-to-end, from initialization to archiving, ensuring structured learning in a real codebase.

What is the OpenSpec change cycle and how does it structure development tasks?▼

The OpenSpec change cycle structures development through phases: preflight, task selection, exploration, change creation, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archival. This ensures decisions are preserved and artifacts are scaffolded automatically for future reference.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI to start onboarding with a real codebase?▼

Yes, the OpenSpec CLI is required to run the onboarding flow. You also need basic familiarity with the OpenSpec model, including concepts like changes, proposals, specs, design, tasks, and archive, to effectively navigate the guided workflow.

What's the best way to scaffold OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and specs?▼

The best way to scaffold OpenSpec artifacts is by following a step-by-step, phase-driven onboarding workflow that automatically generates and documents proposals, specs, design, and tasks, teaching you how to structure changes reproducibly.

Can I use guided onboarding to teach my team the OpenSpec model?▼

Yes, teams needing a structured OpenSpec workflow can use this hands-on onboarding flow. It provides a reproducible learning path that reduces setup friction and ensures consistent onboarding across developers working with change management artifacts.

Why does onboarding new developers to OpenSpec take so long?▼

Onboarding new developers to OpenSpec is often slow and inconsistent without a structured guide. A hands-on, phase-driven workflow reduces this friction by scaffolding artifacts and walking users through a complete change cycle for reproducible learning.