openspec-onboard

Guide users through the complete OpenSpec workflow from idea to implementation.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/psacc/omnisess --skill openspec-onboard-psacc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/psacc/omnisess/tree/main/.claude/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/psacc/omnisess --skill openspec-onboard-psacc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding provides a guided, hands-on workflow that takes new and existing team members through a complete OpenSpec cycle in a real codebase, capturing decisions and artifacts for learning and repeatability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stepwise guided onboarding through all phases: preflight checks, task selection, explore, create change, drafting proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive.
  • Reinforces best practices by embedding the full lifecycle of a change, from idea to archive, with a built-in recap.
  • Ideal for new engineers, teams standardizing OpenSpec usage, and learners who want a repeatable methodology for how to structure work in code projects.

Quick Start

Run the guided OpenSpec onboarding workflow in your project to start the complete change-cycle tutorial.

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 engineers to OpenSpec workflows in a real codebase?

Onboarding new engineers to OpenSpec workflows involves a stepwise guided process from preflight checks to archiving. This approach provides a hands-on, repeatable cycle for creating changes, drafting proposals, and capturing decisions directly within your project.

What is the best way to structure a change lifecycle from idea to implementation?

Structuring a change lifecycle requires progressing through preflight, exploration, proposal drafting, spec creation, and archiving. This methodology ensures traceable decision history and reinforces best practices for standardizing work in code projects.

How does the OpenSpec change management process work for teams?

The OpenSpec change management process works by guiding teams through phases like task selection, design decisions, and archiving. It embeds the full lifecycle of a change to ensure structured artifact creation and a repeatable workflow.

Do I need any dependencies to run a guided OpenSpec workflow?

No dependencies are required to run a guided OpenSpec workflow. You can execute the complete change-cycle tutorial directly in your project environment to start capturing artifacts and learning the methodology.

Can I use this onboarding workflow to standardize OpenSpec usage across my team?

Yes, you can use this onboarding workflow to standardize OpenSpec usage across your team. It is specifically designed for teams standardizing practices, providing a repeatable process for creating specs and archiving decisions.

What are the limitations of a guided onboarding workflow for change management?

The guided onboarding workflow focuses specifically on OpenSpec cycles from idea to archive. It is limited to structured artifact creation and traceable decision history, and does not cover unrelated project management methodologies.