sdd-init

To set up spec-driven development for an existing project, initialize the SDD directory structure to generate a tailored openspec/config.yaml file. This process automatically detects your tech stack, conventions, and architecture to establish the foundational configuration.

The openspec directory structure organizes spec-driven development by providing essential subdirectories like config.yaml, specs, and changes. It ensures a consistent, organized approach to managing project specifications and tracking changes throughout development.

Yes, you can automatically generate a config.yaml file tailored to your tech stack. The initialization process analyzes your project context, detects existing conventions and architecture, and outputs the customized configuration file.

To initialize SDD configuration for a new software project, run the project initialization skill to create the openspec directory. This establishes the foundational directory structure and generates the required configuration files instantly.

Spec-driven development initialization supports artifact store modes for persistence and context saving. This ensures your generated configurations and project specifications are retained across the development lifecycle.

The best way to bootstrap a project with SDD conventions is to automate the directory setup and context detection. This generates a tailored configuration file that aligns with your project's specific architecture and development rules automatically.