What is the primary benefit of the openspec-ff-change skill?

It automates the tedious process of creating multiple OpenSpec artifacts individually, allowing you to move from a high-level idea to implementation-ready code much faster.

Can I use this for existing changes?

Yes, if a change with the specified name already exists, the skill will suggest continuing that change and completing any remaining artifacts.

How does it know what artifacts to create?

It uses the 'openspec status' command to identify the required build order and 'applyRequires' dependencies defined in your project's OpenSpec schema.

Will it overwrite my custom rules or context?

No, it treats your project's 'context' and 'rules' as constraints for generating content, ensuring the output aligns with your requirements without polluting the final files.

Does this skill require any external tools?

Yes, this skill requires the openspec CLI to be installed and available in your environment to manage change directories and artifact status.

OpenSpec Fast-Forward

Name: OpenSpec Fast-Forward
Author: ValorVie

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the sequential generation of OpenSpec artifacts to accelerate the transition from design to implementation.

OpenSpec Fast-Forward is a high-efficiency skill designed to streamline the spec-driven development lifecycle within Claude Code. By automating the 'openspec' CLI workflow, this skill handles the entire lifecycle of artifact creation—from directory scaffolding and dependency mapping to template-based file generation—in a single execution. It intelligently parses project requirements, follows strict schema guidelines, and ensures all necessary documentation is complete so developers can move directly from a feature request to code implementation without manual stepping.

Key Features

01Sequential artifact generation based on real-time dependency analysis

02Dynamic status reporting to confirm when the project is ready for /opsx:apply

03Automated change directory scaffolding using kebab-case naming conventions

04Template-driven file creation that adheres to specific project rules and context

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06Smart progress tracking via TodoWrite to ensure implementation readiness

Use Cases

01Rapidly bootstrapping new feature documentation and task lists in a spec-driven environment

02Automating the boilerplate generation of multiple related OpenSpec artifacts

03Ensuring consistent implementation readiness across team projects by following standardized schemas

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

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

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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