OpenSpec is a specification-driven development framework that uses structured artifacts (like tasks and requirements) to define software changes before implementation begins.

Does this skill require external tools?

Yes, this skill requires the openspec CLI to be installed and configured in your development environment to function correctly.

Can I use this for existing projects?

Absolutely. If a change with the specified name already exists, the skill will recognize it and offer to continue or update the existing artifacts.

How does the 'fast-forward' feature work?

It analyzes the artifact dependency tree for your specific change and automatically generates every required file in the correct order until the project reaches an 'apply-ready' state.

What happens after the artifacts are created?

Once all artifacts are generated, you can immediately begin coding by running the /opsx:apply command or asking Claude to implement the tasks defined in the artifacts.

OpenSpec Change Fast-Forward

Name: OpenSpec Change Fast-Forward
Author: durandom

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the sequential generation of all OpenSpec artifacts required to begin feature implementation in a single, streamlined workflow.

The OpenSpec Fast-Forward skill is designed to eliminate the manual overhead of scaffolding software changes. By leveraging the OpenSpec CLI, it automatically creates the change directory, determines the correct build order for artifacts, and generates all necessary documentation—such as requirements, tasks, and design specs—in the proper sequence. This skill is perfect for developers who want to move rapidly from a high-level concept to an implementation-ready state without sacrificing the rigor of structured documentation and planning.

Key Features

01Automated change directory scaffolding using kebab-case naming

020 GitHub stars

03Real-time progress tracking via integrated todo management

04Context-aware document creation based on OpenSpec templates

05Seamless transition from planning to implementation-ready status

06Intelligent dependency resolution for artifact generation order

Use Cases

01Ensuring project compliance by generating all necessary artifacts before a refactor

02Rapidly initializing all required documentation for a new feature request

03Bridging the gap between high-level descriptions and actionable implementation tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add durandom/layton openspec-ff-change

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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