Will this skill automatically write my code?

No, it focuses on the structured setup and scaffolding phase. It provides the templates and instructions for your first artifact but waits for your direction before proceeding with generation.

What happens if I provide an incorrectly formatted name?

The skill includes guardrails that validate naming conventions; if a name isn't in kebab-case, it will prompt you for a valid identifier to ensure consistency.

What is an OpenSpec change?

An OpenSpec change is a structured directory that follows a specific schema of artifacts—such as proposals, designs, and implementations—to ensure a systematic development process.

Does this skill require the OpenSpec CLI?

Yes, this skill is designed to work as an interface for the OpenSpec CLI to manage your local development environment.

Can I use different development workflows?

Yes, the skill allows you to select from various available schemas or use a default workflow to define the sequence of artifacts required for your change.

OpenSpec Change Manager

Name: OpenSpec Change Manager
Author: ValorVie

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Productivity & Workflow

Initiates structured software changes using an experimental artifact-driven workflow for systematic development.

The OpenSpec New Change skill streamlines the process of starting new features, bug fixes, or modifications by implementing a rigorous, step-by-step artifact workflow. It automates the creation of kebab-case change directories, handles schema selection for different development patterns, and provides immediate visibility into artifact dependencies and status. By guiding the user through the initial setup and providing templates for the first required artifact, it ensures that every code change follows a consistent, specification-driven approach, reducing technical debt and improving collaboration between AI and human developers.

Key Features

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02Real-time artifact status tracking and dependency management

03Automated kebab-case directory scaffolding for new development tasks

04Dynamic workflow schema selection and discovery

05Built-in guardrails for naming conventions and duplicate change detection

06Instructional template generation for specification-driven development

Use Cases

01Starting a new feature implementation with a structured proposal-first approach

02Managing complex code modifications through a guided, step-by-step CLI workflow

03Scaffolding a bug fix using a predefined experimental artifact sequence

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add valorvie/custom-skills openspec-new-change

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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