openspec-onboard

Guide users through OpenSpec workflows with preflight checks and artifact generation.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rafazafar/codex-octopus --skill openspec-onboard-rafazafar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/rafazafar/codex-octopus/tree/main/.agents/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rafazafar/codex-octopus --skill openspec-onboard-rafazafar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The OpenSpec onboarding guide walks a user through a complete workflow by narrating and performing real codebase tasks, reducing setup friction and accelerating learning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step onboarding: preflight checks, task selection, exploration, and creation of a change container with proposal, specs, design, and tasks.
  • Live coding practice: execute real tasks in the user's project to illustrate OpenSpec workflows.
  • Reproducible playbooks: a repeatable sequence that new team members can follow to ramp up quickly.

Quick Start

Follow the guided onboarding flow within your OpenSpec-enabled project to complete a full workflow while I narrate each step.

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 team members to an OpenSpec workflow?

OpenSpec onboarding accelerates learning by guiding new team members through a complete workflow, narrating and performing real codebase tasks. It provides a reproducible, step-by-step playbook to reduce setup friction and ramp up quickly.

What is the OpenSpec workflow process for creating changes and specs?

The OpenSpec workflow process is a structured sequence involving preflight checks, phase-based actions, and artifact generation. It walks users through creating a change container that includes a proposal, specs, design, and tasks.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI to use this guided onboarding process?

Yes, the OpenSpec CLI and a compatible project are required for this guided onboarding process. The skill executes real hands-on tasks in your codebase to illustrate and practice OpenSpec workflows.

Can I practice live coding tasks while learning OpenSpec?

Yes, you can practice live coding tasks while learning OpenSpec. The onboarding guide executes real tasks in your project to illustrate workflows through hands-on, learning-by-doing exercises.

What artifacts are generated during a complete OpenSpec workflow?

Artifacts generated during a complete OpenSpec workflow include a change container, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and an archive. These are created through structured, phase-based actions and preflight checks.

Why does OpenSpec onboarding perform preflight checks before task selection?

OpenSpec onboarding performs preflight checks to validate your environment before task selection and artifact generation. This structured sequence ensures your project is compatible and ready for the end-to-end workflow.