What is an OpenSpec artifact?

Artifacts are structured documents, such as proposals, designs, or specs, that serve as milestones in the OpenSpec development workflow.

Can I use custom workflow schemas?

Yes, you can explicitly request a specific schema or ask the skill to list available workflows using the 'show workflows' command.

Does this skill automatically write my code?

No, this skill focuses on the initialization and planning phase, setting up the structure and providing templates for the first stage of development.

Does this skill require the OpenSpec CLI?

Yes, this skill is a wrapper for the openspec CLI and requires it to be installed and accessible in your environment.

OpenSpec Workflow Initializer

Name: OpenSpec Workflow Initializer
Author: memorysaver

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Productivity & Workflow

Initiates structured, artifact-driven development workflows for new features and bug fixes using the OpenSpec CLI.

The OpenSpec New Change skill provides a guided, step-by-step approach to starting software modifications within the OpenSpec ecosystem. It automates the setup of change directories, validates naming conventions, and identifies the necessary sequence of artifacts—such as proposals or design specs—based on chosen schemas. This skill is ideal for developers and teams following spec-driven development patterns who want to ensure every new feature begins with a standardized, documentation-first approach before implementation begins.

Key Features

01Interactive guardrails for naming conventions and conflict detection

02Support for multiple workflow schemas and artifact sequences

03Real-time artifact status tracking and dependency mapping

04Automated scaffold creation for new features and bug fixes

05Context-aware template generation for the initial project phase

0619 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Starting a new feature development with a formal proposal phase

02Initiating a structured bug fix that requires documentation before coding

03Onboarding onto a new development workflow schema seamlessly

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add memorysaver/looplia-core openspec-new-change

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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