openspec-onboard

Guide developers through a complete OpenSpec change-cycle onboarding workflow.

2|Updated Oct 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Max-Loo/multi-chat --skill openspec-onboard-max-loo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/Max-Loo/multi-chat/tree/main/.trae/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Max-Loo/multi-chat --skill openspec-onboard-max-loo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding helps developers and teams learn and apply the OpenSpec workflow by guiding them through a complete change-cycle in their own codebase, reducing ramp-up time and ensuring consistent practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided walkthrough of the OpenSpec cycle (explore, propose, specs, design, tasks, apply, archive)
  • Real-world task execution in a sample or their repository
  • Lightweight, teach-through-workflow approach suitable for junior and senior developers

Quick Start

Initiate a new OpenSpec onboarding session by starting a new change and following the guided prompts in your repository.

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 workflow and when do I need it for code-centric projects?

The OpenSpec workflow is a disciplined change-cycle process for code-centric projects, needed when teams want to enforce consistent proposal drafting, spec design, and task execution practices to manage code changes effectively.

How do I start an OpenSpec onboarding session in my repository?

To start an OpenSpec onboarding session, initiate a new change in your repository and follow the guided prompts that walk you through preflight checks, task selection, proposal drafting, specs, design, and task execution.

What phases are covered in a complete OpenSpec change-cycle?

A complete OpenSpec change-cycle covers explore, propose, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive phases, guiding developers through preflight checks, proposal drafting, task execution, and archival to ensure disciplined change management.

Can junior developers use OpenSpec onboarding, or does it require prior CLI experience?

OpenSpec onboarding uses a lightweight, teach-through-workflow approach suitable for both junior and senior developers, requiring no advanced prior experience to learn CLI usage and build repeatable onboarding rituals.

How does OpenSpec change-management compare to other developer onboarding workflows?

OpenSpec change-management distinguishes itself by guiding developers through a full change-cycle with real-world task execution in their own repository, focusing on documenting decisions and enforcing a disciplined change process end-to-end.

What are the limitations of using OpenSpec onboarding for team workflow education?

OpenSpec onboarding is limited to code-centric projects and focuses specifically on the OpenSpec CLI workflow, meaning it may not suit teams needing general onboarding outside of structured change-management and spec-driven development.