openspec-onboard

To onboard new developers to OpenSpec, use a guided walkthrough that practices initialization checks, task selection, and change archival directly in your codebase. This hands-on training covers the complete lifecycle, from drafting proposals to applying changes.

The OpenSpec change management lifecycle includes preflight checks, task selection, proposal drafting, spec definitions, design decisions, task implementation, applying changes, and archiving. It provides a structured, phase-based learning rhythm for new contributors.

OpenSpec onboarding requires access to your actual repository to perform hands-on practice. It begins with preflight checks to ensure your environment is ready before starting Phase 1 for welcome and task selection.

Yes, you can use OpenSpec to train teams on standardized codebase change workflows. It provides narrated, phase-based walkthroughs that document standard workflows, ensuring consistent onboarding for new contributors across your team.

Start the OpenSpec onboarding workflow by initiating the guided process in your repository. This begins Phase 1, which covers the welcome message and task selection to kick off the end-to-end learning experience.

During the OpenSpec onboarding process, artifacts generated include the change request, proposal, specifications, design decisions, tasks, applied changes, and archives. These artifacts document the complete change management lifecycle.