openspec-onboard

Guide new OpenSpec users through the change workflow from idea to archive.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob --skill openspec-onboard-foxytanuki
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob --skill openspec-onboard-foxytanuki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding reduces the friction for new users by guiding them through a complete change workflow—from idea to implementation to archival records—without requiring prior familiarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided, hands-on walkthrough of the entire OpenSpec change cycle: new change creation, proposal drafting, specs outlining, design decisions, task breakdown, implementation, and archival.
  • Real-time coaching and narration while performing concrete tasks in the user's codebase to illustrate best practices and repeatable processes.
  • Ideal for onboarding new teammates, interns, or trial users evaluating OpenSpec for project governance and process standardization.

Quick Start

Begin by starting a new change with OpenSpec and walk through proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

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What is the OpenSpec change workflow lifecycle?

Onboarding with OpenSpec involves a hands-on walkthrough of the full change cycle: creating a new change, drafting proposals, outlining specs, making design decisions, breaking down tasks, applying changes, and archiving records on a real codebase.

How do I start onboarding new developers with OpenSpec?

To start onboarding, begin a new change with OpenSpec and walk through proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive steps to establish repeatable processes for new teammates, interns, or trial users.

Can I use OpenSpec onboarding for project governance and process standardization?

Yes, OpenSpec onboarding is ideal for new teammates, interns, or trial users evaluating OpenSpec for project governance and process standardization by performing concrete change-workflow tasks on a real codebase.

Do I need prior familiarity with OpenSpec to use this onboarding workflow?

No prior familiarity is required. OpenSpec onboarding reduces friction for new users by guiding them through the complete change workflow from idea to implementation to archival records with real-time coaching.

Does OpenSpec onboarding work for testers and managers or only developers?

OpenSpec onboarding applies to onboarding sessions for developers, testers, and managers who need to learn OpenSpec by performing create, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archival steps on a real codebase.

Why does OpenSpec onboarding guide file creation and archiving during the workflow?

OpenSpec onboarding guides file creation and archiving to ensure reproducible artifacts and a traceable history, allowing new users to learn best practices while performing concrete tasks in their codebase.