Do I need to install anything else to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires the OpenSpec CLI to be installed and initialized (using 'openspec init') in your project directory.

Can I use this for large feature developments?

While the workflow supports large features, this onboarding skill includes guardrails that suggest smaller 'quick win' tasks to help you learn the rhythm effectively first.

Does this skill actually modify my source code?

Yes. During the 'Apply' phase, the skill will work with you to implement the actual code changes required to complete the selected task.

OpenSpec is a structured methodology and CLI tool for managing software changes through formal artifacts like proposals, specifications, and design documents.

How long does the guided onboarding take?

The complete cycle typically takes between 15 and 20 minutes, depending on the complexity of the task selected.

OpenSpec Onboarding Guide

Name: OpenSpec Onboarding Guide
Author: mance-cyber

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Learning & Documentation

Guides users through their first complete OpenSpec workflow cycle by performing real work in their codebase with step-by-step narration.

The OpenSpec Onboarding skill provides a hands-on, interactive tutorial designed to help developers master the OpenSpec methodology within a live development environment. It scans your codebase for improvement opportunities, then walks you through the entire lifecycle of a change—from initial exploration and proposal drafting to technical design, task implementation, and final archiving. This skill is ideal for teams adopting OpenSpec who want to learn best practices for structured software delivery by completing a real-world task rather than reading static documentation.

Key Features

01Step-by-step implementation tracking and change archiving

02Interactive 'Explore Mode' for technical discovery and ASCII diagramming

03Guided creation of structured proposals and technical specifications

04Intelligent codebase scanning for 'quick win' improvement tasks

050 GitHub stars

06Automated task list generation based on design decisions

Use Cases

01Establishing a consistent rhythm for software changes from idea to implementation

02Onboarding new developers to the OpenSpec specification-driven workflow

03Learning how to document technical decisions and design rationale effectively

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mance-cyber/ggj_hktvmall_mms openspec-onboard

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Step-by-step implementation tracking and change archiving

02Interactive 'Explore Mode' for technical discovery and ASCII diagramming

03Guided creation of structured proposals and technical specifications

04Intelligent codebase scanning for 'quick win' improvement tasks

050 GitHub stars

06Automated task list generation based on design decisions

Use Cases

01Establishing a consistent rhythm for software changes from idea to implementation

02Onboarding new developers to the OpenSpec specification-driven workflow

03Learning how to document technical decisions and design rationale effectively

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mance-cyber/ggj_hktvmall_mms openspec-onboard

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT