openspec-onboard

Guide new OpenSpec users through the change workflow from idea to archive.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob --skill openspec-onboard-foxytanuki
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob --skill openspec-onboard-foxytanuki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenSpec onboarding reduces the friction for new users by guiding them through a complete change workflow—from idea to implementation to archival records—without requiring prior familiarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided, hands-on walkthrough of the entire OpenSpec change cycle: new change creation, proposal drafting, specs outlining, design decisions, task breakdown, implementation, and archival.
  • Real-time coaching and narration while performing concrete tasks in the user's codebase to illustrate best practices and repeatable processes.
  • Ideal for onboarding new teammates, interns, or trial users evaluating OpenSpec for project governance and process standardization.

Quick Start

Begin by starting a new change with OpenSpec and walk through proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is the OpenSpec change workflow lifecycle?▼

Onboarding with OpenSpec involves a hands-on walkthrough of the full change cycle: creating a new change, drafting proposals, outlining specs, making design decisions, breaking down tasks, applying changes, and archiving records on a real codebase.

How do I start onboarding new developers with OpenSpec?▼

To start onboarding, begin a new change with OpenSpec and walk through proposal, specs, design, tasks, apply, and archive steps to establish repeatable processes for new teammates, interns, or trial users.

Can I use OpenSpec onboarding for project governance and process standardization?▼

Yes, OpenSpec onboarding is ideal for new teammates, interns, or trial users evaluating OpenSpec for project governance and process standardization by performing concrete change-workflow tasks on a real codebase.

Do I need prior familiarity with OpenSpec to use this onboarding workflow?▼

No prior familiarity is required. OpenSpec onboarding reduces friction for new users by guiding them through the complete change workflow from idea to implementation to archival records with real-time coaching.

Does OpenSpec onboarding work for testers and managers or only developers?▼

OpenSpec onboarding applies to onboarding sessions for developers, testers, and managers who need to learn OpenSpec by performing create, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and archival steps on a real codebase.

Why does OpenSpec onboarding guide file creation and archiving during the workflow?▼

OpenSpec onboarding guides file creation and archiving to ensure reproducible artifacts and a traceable history, allowing new users to learn best practices while performing concrete tasks in their codebase.