What is the primary benefit of the OpenSpec Implementation skill?

It enforces a disciplined workflow that ensures every task in a specification is executed, tested, and validated sequentially, preventing skipped steps and reducing integration bugs.

Can I use this for tasks other than API development?

Yes, while it excels at API implementation, the workflow is generic enough to handle database migrations, UI component building, and infrastructure-as-code updates.

Does this skill automatically update my living documentation?

It tracks progress and suggests updates; however, it intentionally preserves spec deltas until the final archiving phase to ensure documentation matches the verified implementation.

How does this skill track implementation progress?

It utilizes the TodoWrite tool to create a visible, real-time checklist of tasks extracted directly from your project's specification documents, providing clear visibility into current status.

OpenSpec Implementation

Name: OpenSpec Implementation
Author: forztf

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Productivity & Workflow

Systematically executes approved specification proposals using a disciplined read-execute-test-validate workflow.

The OpenSpec Implementation skill bridges the gap between technical planning and execution by guiding Claude through a rigorous, task-based implementation process. By enforcing a sequential execution pattern—where each task must be read, implemented, tested, and validated before moving to the next—it eliminates common pitfalls like skipped steps or untested code. This skill is specifically designed for teams practicing Spec-Driven Development (SDD), providing structured progress tracking through TodoWrite and ensuring that final implementations align perfectly with the original architectural proposals.

Key Features

01Incremental testing patterns for databases, APIs, and business logic

02Real-time progress tracking integrated with TodoWrite

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04Sequential task execution with mandatory verification checkpoints

05Automated parsing of proposal files, task lists, and spec deltas

06Standardized implementation markers for streamlined archiving workflows

Use Cases

01Executing multi-step database migrations with validation

02Building complex features based on approved technical specifications

03Systematic refactoring of legacy codebases using spec-driven blueprints

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add forztf/open-skilled-sdd openspec-implementation

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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