openspec-onboard

Name: openspec-onboard
Availability: InStock
Author: Synthropic

Guide OpenSpec onboarding from Preflight through Archive with artifact creation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #onboarding #codebase #guidance #openspec #change-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/SynthropicTechnology/diegobarbosa-os --skill openspec-onboard-synthropictechnology

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Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/SynthropicTechnology/diegobarbosa-os/tree/main/.cursor/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SynthropicTechnology/diegobarbosa-os --skill openspec-onboard-synthropictechnology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides teams through a complete OpenSpec onboarding workflow within their codebase, enabling structured learning, artifact creation, and hands-on practice with a real change lifecycle.

Core Features & Use Cases

Step-by-step onboarding workflow from preflight to archive, including task selection, proposal, specs, design, and tasks.
Hands-on guidance for creating and organizing OpenSpec changes under openspec/changes with standardized artifacts.
Educational framework for teams adopting OpenSpec to improve collaboration and learning through practical exercises.

Quick Start

Start by prompting your AI assistant to guide you through an OpenSpec onboarding session in your codebase and follow the Phase prompts from preflight to archive.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

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How do I onboard OpenSpec into an existing codebase?▼

Onboarding OpenSpec into an existing codebase requires a structured workflow that guides teams from preflight to archive phases. This skill provides step-by-step instructions for creating standardized proposal, design, specs, and tasks artifacts within an openspec/changes directory.

What is the OpenSpec change lifecycle and how does it work?▼

The OpenSpec change lifecycle is a structured workflow spanning preflight through archive phases that standardizes how teams manage codebase modifications. It works by guiding users through task selection and artifact creation within openspec/changes containers.

Can I use OpenSpec onboarding for new projects or is it only for existing codebases?▼

OpenSpec onboarding works for both new projects and existing codebases requiring structured change management. The workflow adapts to different project stages by guiding task selection and artifact creation through the full lifecycle from preflight to archive.

What artifacts does OpenSpec create during the onboarding workflow?▼

OpenSpec onboarding creates standardized artifacts including proposals, designs, specs, and tasks within openspec/changes containers. These artifacts structure the change management process across the full lifecycle from preflight through archive phases.

How do I start a guided OpenSpec onboarding session in my codebase?▼

Starting a guided OpenSpec onboarding session involves prompting your AI assistant to guide you through the workflow and following phase prompts from preflight to archive. This initiates the structured artifact creation process for your codebase.