openspec-onboard

Guide users through the OpenSpec workflow from idea to archive.

84|18|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/intent-driven-dev/openspec-schemas --skill openspec-onboard-intent-driven-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/intent-driven-dev/openspec-schemas/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/intent-driven-dev/openspec-schemas --skill openspec-onboard-intent-driven-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill walks users through the full OpenSpec workflow—from idea to archive—so teams gain hands-on experience with the lifecycle and artifact discipline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, multi-phase onboarding that teaches how to create a change container, draft a proposal, define precise specs, capture a design, and implement tasks.
  • Step-by-step guidance with guardrails and pauses to ensure user engagement and learning reinforcement.
  • Realistic, in-repo workflow that demonstrates how OpenSpec artifacts are created, used, and archived in a project.

Quick Start

Pick a small, real task in your codebase and follow the guided workflow from idea 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 onboard new changes in a codebase from idea to implementation?

Guided onboarding for codebase changes applies a structured, phase-by-phase workflow encompassing task discovery, proposal drafting, specs definition, design, implementation, and archiving to maintain artifact discipline.

What artifacts do I need to create during a structured workflow cycle?

During a structured workflow cycle, you need to create artifacts such as proposal.md, precise specs, design documents, task lists, and an archive to document the change container from idea to implementation.

How do I draft a proposal and define specs for a new codebase task?

Drafting a proposal and defining specs requires following a guided, multi-phase onboarding process with built-in guardrails and pauses that ensure user engagement and reinforce learning of artifact creation.

Can I use guided onboarding for small tasks in an existing repository?

Yes, you can use guided onboarding for small tasks in an existing repository by selecting a real task and following the realistic, in-repo workflow cycle step-by-step from idea to archive.

Why does the workflow include guardrails and pauses during onboarding?

The workflow includes guardrails and pauses during onboarding to enforce a structured, phase-by-phase process that ensures user engagement, provides learning reinforcement, and maintains strict artifact discipline.