openspec-schema-authoring

Fork an existing OpenSpec schema by using the openspec schema fork command, which copies the schema.yaml and templates directory so you can tailor the workflow definitions to your project's specific requirements.

An OpenSpec workflow schema defines consistent workflow definitions and templates for new projects, ensuring standardized schema.yaml configurations and template structures across your repository.

Yes, you can fork an existing OpenSpec schema to tailor the schema.yaml and templates for your project, producing a copyable schema folder at openspec/schemas/<schema-name>/ that matches your specific needs.

After generating your schema.yaml and templates using init or fork commands, you can validate and debug the OpenSpec schema locally within your repository to ensure it passes validation before project activation.

Initializing an OpenSpec schema produces a copyable folder at openspec/schemas/<schema-name>/ containing the schema.yaml configuration file and a templates directory for your workflow definitions.