openspec-onboard

Guide developers through the OpenSpec workflow from idea to archived change.

1|Updated Nov 3, 2023

Search Tags:#workflow #onboarding #codebase #cli #openspec #specs #change-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/luifertorres/trading-assistant --skill openspec-onboard-luifertorres

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Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/luifertorres/trading-assistant/tree/main/.cursor/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luifertorres/trading-assistant --skill openspec-onboard-luifertorres

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides developers through a complete OpenSpec workflow cycle by walking them from idea to archived change while performing real, repository-aware work and explaining each step to remove uncertainty about the process.

Core Features & Use Cases

Step-by-step onboarding: Teaches the full OpenSpec rhythm—explore, propose, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive—pausing for user acknowledgment at key phases.
Repository-aware guidance: Scans the codebase for small starter tasks, drafts proposal/spec/design/tasks artifacts, helps implement changes, and archives the completed change.
Use case: Ideal for developers or teams new to OpenSpec who want a hands-on session to create a small, fully documented change and capture decision history.

Quick Start

Start an OpenSpec onboarding run by ensuring the openspec CLI is installed and initiating the onboard flow to create a new change from a small task in your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema

What is the OpenSpec workflow for managing codebase changes?▼

The OpenSpec workflow is a structured change management process that guides developers from an initial idea to an archived change through phases: explore, propose, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive.

How do I start onboarding with OpenSpec using the CLI?▼

To start onboarding with OpenSpec, ensure the CLI is installed and initiate the onboard flow to scan your repository for small starter tasks, then draft proposal, specs, design, and tasks artifacts for a new change.

Can I use OpenSpec to create reproducible change processes for small repository tasks?▼

Yes, OpenSpec is designed for developers and teams needing a reproducible change process for small repository tasks, providing repository-aware guidance to draft proposals, specs, designs, and implementation steps.

Does the OpenSpec onboarding workflow require pausing for user acknowledgment?▼

Yes, the OpenSpec onboarding workflow teaches the full change management rhythm by pausing for user acknowledgment at key phases, ensuring you understand each step from proposing to archiving.

What artifacts does OpenSpec generate during the change management cycle?▼

OpenSpec generates proposal, specs, design, and tasks artifacts during the change management cycle to document small changes and capture decision history before archiving the completed work.

Is OpenSpec suitable for teams new to change management and specs?▼

OpenSpec is ideal for developers or teams new to the workflow who want a hands-on session to create a small, fully documented change and capture decision history using the CLI.