Will I lose my work if I archive a change by mistake?

No, the skill simply moves the change directory to a timestamped folder within 'openspec/changes/archive/', preserving all your data while cleaning up the active workspace.

What is the primary purpose of the OpenSpec Bulk Archive skill?

It allows developers to move multiple completed feature changes into an archive directory at once, ensuring that all related specifications are correctly merged into the main project spec.

How does it handle two changes that modify the same API capability?

The skill performs 'Agentic Conflict Resolution' by searching the codebase for implementation evidence. It determines which change is actually present in the code and applies the specifications in chronological order.

Can I preview what will be archived before it happens?

Absolutely. The skill generates a consolidated status table showing artifacts, tasks, and potential conflicts, and requires a final user confirmation before any files are moved.

Does it require the OpenSpec CLI?

Yes, this skill is designed to interact with projects that use the OpenSpec CLI for managing architectural and API changes.

OpenSpec Bulk Archive

Name: OpenSpec Bulk Archive
Author: ValorVie

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines the cleanup process by archiving multiple completed OpenSpec changes in a single operation while resolving specification conflicts.

The OpenSpec Bulk Archive skill automates the transition of completed development tasks from active to archived status. It provides an intelligent batch processing workflow that validates artifact completion, checks task lists, and identifies potential specification conflicts across multiple parallel changes. By analyzing the actual codebase implementation, the skill resolves overlaps in delta specs, ensuring that your project's main specification accurately reflects the merged state of your code. This is an essential tool for developers managing complex, multi-feature projects who need to maintain a clean workspace and a consistent source of truth for their API designs.

Key Features

01Intelligent conflict detection and agentic resolution based on codebase evidence.

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03Standardized archive naming with date-stamping and safety guardrails.

04Automated chronological spec syncing to maintain main specification integrity.

05Comprehensive status reporting including task completion and artifact readiness.

06Batch archival of multiple OpenSpec changes via interactive multi-select.

Use Cases

01Post-sprint cleanup where multiple completed feature changes need to be archived simultaneously.

02Resolving specification overlaps when two or more parallel changes modify the same system capability.

03Auditing project readiness by reviewing a consolidated table of completed vs. pending tasks across all active changes.

What are Skills?·How to Install

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