openspec-onboard

Guide users through OpenSpec change-cycle workflows in a codebase.

4|Updated Feb 2, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/jaxxstorm/landlord --skill openspec-onboard-jaxxstorm

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding guides users through a complete change-cycle workflow in a real codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided onboarding: step-by-step walkthrough covering initialization, task selection, exploration, creating a change, drafting artifacts (proposal, specs, design, tasks), and archiving.
Real-codebase practice: apply tasks to a live repository to demonstrate workflow discipline.
Reproducible learning: artifact templates and prompts enable consistent learning sessions.

Quick Start

Run the OpenSpec onboarding flow using the /opsx:onboard command to begin in your project, following the Phase-by-Phase prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I learn the OpenSpec change-cycle workflow for my codebase?▼

OpenSpec onboarding provides a guided, step-by-step walkthrough of the change-cycle workflow, covering initialization, proposal, specs, design, tasks, implementation, and archiving in your real codebase.

What is the OpenSpec change-cycle process for managing project changes?▼

The OpenSpec change-cycle is a structured workflow that organizes project modifications through phases: initialization, task selection, artifact drafting, implementation, and archiving to ensure reproducible learning and workflow discipline.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI installed to start the onboarding tutorial?▼

Yes, you must have the OpenSpec CLI installed to run the onboarding flow, which uses the /opsx:onboard command to begin the phase-by-phase prompts in your project repository.

How do I organize specs and design artifacts when using OpenSpec?▼

OpenSpec organizes artifacts within a structured openspec/changes folder, separating proposals, specs, design documents, tasks, and archives to maintain consistent and reproducible learning sessions.

Can I apply the OpenSpec onboarding workflow to any existing project?▼

Yes, OpenSpec onboarding applies tasks to a live repository, making the change-cycle workflow applicable to any project seeking a reproducible learning rhythm and workflow discipline.

What's the best way to practice reproducible codebase change workflows?▼

Using guided onboarding with artifact templates and prompts enables consistent, reproducible learning sessions by applying structured change-cycle tasks directly to a real codebase environment.