What is an artifact in this context?

Artifacts are structured documents (like proposals or specs) that must be completed in a specific sequence before the final code changes are implemented.

OpenSpec is a CLI-based methodology for artifact-driven development that helps structure software changes through specifications, proposals, and verifiable development steps.

How does the naming convention work?

The skill automatically converts your project description into a valid kebab-case name (e.g., 'Add User Auth' becomes 'add-user-auth') to ensure filesystem compatibility.

Does this skill require external tools?

Yes, this skill requires the openspec CLI to be installed on your system to manage change directories and artifact schemas.

Can I use Test-Driven Development (TDD) with this skill?

Yes, by mentioning 'tdd' or 'test-driven' when starting a change, the skill will automatically apply the TDD schema for your project.

OpenSpec Change Manager

Name: OpenSpec Change Manager
Author: StrayDragon

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates the creation of new software changes using the OpenSpec artifact-driven workflow to ensure structured, specification-first development.

The OpenSpec Change Manager skill provides a guided, step-by-step approach for starting new features or bug fixes using the OpenSpec experimental artifact workflow. It automates the boilerplate setup of change directories, validates naming conventions, and helps developers navigate different development schemas like Test-Driven Development (TDD). By generating artifact templates and tracking status, it ensures that every change follows a consistent, documentation-driven methodology before implementation begins, making it ideal for teams prioritizing structured code evolution.

Key Features

01Automated change scaffolding via the OpenSpec CLI integration

02Intelligent kebab-case name derivation from natural language descriptions

03Instant template generation for the initial required development artifact

04Real-time artifact status tracking and dependency visualization

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06Support for multiple development schemas including standard and TDD workflows

Use Cases

01Starting a new feature with a structured specification-first approach

02Initializing a Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow for complex bug fixes

03Standardizing development workflows across a team using OpenSpec methodologies

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add straydragon/oratio openspec-new-change

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