OpenSpec Change Archiver FAQs

Question 1

What happens if I have incomplete tasks when archiving?

Accepted Answer

The skill will detect incomplete tasks in your tasks.md file, display a warning with the count of remaining items, and ask for your explicit confirmation before proceeding.

Question 2

How are the archived files organized?

Accepted Answer

Changes are moved to 'openspec/changes/archive/' and prefixed with the current date (YYYY-MM-DD) to maintain a clear chronological record of completed work.

Question 3

Can I sync my delta specs during the archiving process?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the skill automatically assesses if delta specs exist and provides options to sync them to your main specifications using the openspec-sync-specs logic before archiving.

Question 4

Does this skill require the OpenSpec CLI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this skill relies on the OpenSpec CLI to list changes, check artifact status, and perform the underlying synchronization and management logic.

Question 5

Will the archive process fail if I haven't finished all artifacts?

Accepted Answer

It won't fail automatically, but it will issue a warning listing the incomplete artifacts and require user confirmation to ensure you aren't archiving work by mistake.

OpenSpec Change Archiver

Key Features

Use Cases

OpenSpec Change Archiver

Key Features

Use Cases