openspec-onboard

Guide new users through OpenSpec onboarding workflows in a real codebase.

Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/martinsson/checkin-automation --skill openspec-onboard-martinsson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/martinsson/checkin-automation/tree/main/.claude/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/martinsson/checkin-automation --skill openspec-onboard-martinsson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guided onboarding for OpenSpec helps new users walk through a complete end-to-end workflow inside a real codebase, reducing setup friction and accelerating learning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step onboarding that covers initialization, change creation, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archiving.
  • Interactive, hands-on guidance with pauses and guardrails to ensure safe, incremental learning.
  • Reusable framework that can be applied to different OpenSpec projects and codebases.

Quick Start

Start the onboarding flow in your project by running the onboarding assistant and following the prompts to initialize OpenSpec and begin the guided workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up OpenSpec in an existing codebase for team onboarding?

OpenSpec onboarding in a codebase is done through a guided workflow that initializes the environment, creates change containers, and walks users through proposals, specs, design, tasks, and archiving step by step.

What is the OpenSpec change management workflow for new users?

The OpenSpec change management workflow covers initialization, change creation, proposal drafting, spec definition, design, task tracking, and archiving, providing a complete end-to-end process for managing codebase changes.

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

Yes, an OpenSpec CLI environment and access to a repository are required to create change containers, draft artifacts, and track progress throughout the interactive onboarding workflow.

Can I use guided onboarding to teach OpenSpec to individual developers?

Yes, the guided onboarding workflow applies to both team and individual learning, providing interactive hands-on guidance with pauses and guardrails to ensure safe, incremental learning in a real codebase.

What does the OpenSpec onboarding process cover from start to finish?

The OpenSpec onboarding process covers initialization, change creation, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archiving, guiding users through a complete end-to-end change management workflow inside their repository.

Is the OpenSpec onboarding framework reusable across different projects?

Yes, the onboarding framework is reusable and can be applied to different OpenSpec projects and codebases, reducing setup friction and accelerating learning for new users.