Can I use custom workflow schemas?

Absolutely. You can request specific schemas by name or ask the skill to 'show workflows' to see a list of available options via the openspec CLI.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI installed to use this skill?

Yes, this skill acts as a bridge to the openspec CLI, which must be installed and accessible in your environment.

What happens if a change directory already exists?

The skill includes guardrails that check for existing directories and will suggest continuing the existing change instead of overwriting it.

Does this skill write the code for me immediately?

No, this skill focuses on the initialization and planning phase. It sets up the structure and provides the instructions for the first artifact so you can then proceed with implementation.

OpenSpec is a CLI tool and framework designed for artifact-driven development workflows, focusing on structured specification, documentation, and implementation.

OpenSpec Change Initialization

Name: OpenSpec Change Initialization
Author: TomazWang

byTomazWang

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Productivity & Workflow

Initializes structured development workflows for new features and bug fixes using the OpenSpec experimental artifact system.

The OpenSpec Change Initialization skill automates the setup of new development tasks by guiding users through a rigorous, artifact-driven workflow. It assists in defining change names, selecting appropriate workflow schemas, and scaffolding the necessary directory structures via the openspec CLI. By providing immediate access to artifact status and templates, this skill ensures that developers follow consistent patterns and best practices from the very first step of a project, improving both documentation and implementation quality.

Key Features

01Flexible workflow selection using OpenSpec schemas

02Interactive naming prompts for standardized kebab-case folders

03Instant retrieval of initial artifact templates and instructions

04Automated directory scaffolding for new feature changes

05Real-time artifact status tracking and dependency mapping

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Standardizing team-wide development patterns using custom OpenSpec schemas

02Organizing bug fixes within a standardized, trackable artifact workflow

03Starting a complex feature that requires a formal spec-driven design phase

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tomazwang/agent-toolkit openspec-new-change

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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