openspec-onboard

Guide users through OpenSpec workflows with preflight checks and artifact generation.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rafazafar/codex-octopus --skill openspec-onboard-rafazafar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-onboard
Source: https://github.com/rafazafar/codex-octopus/tree/main/.agents/skills/openspec-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rafazafar/codex-octopus --skill openspec-onboard-rafazafar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The OpenSpec onboarding guide walks a user through a complete workflow by narrating and performing real codebase tasks, reducing setup friction and accelerating learning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step onboarding: preflight checks, task selection, exploration, and creation of a change container with proposal, specs, design, and tasks.
  • Live coding practice: execute real tasks in the user's project to illustrate OpenSpec workflows.
  • Reproducible playbooks: a repeatable sequence that new team members can follow to ramp up quickly.

Quick Start

Follow the guided onboarding flow within your OpenSpec-enabled project to complete a full workflow while I narrate each step.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard new team members to an OpenSpec workflow?▼

OpenSpec onboarding accelerates learning by guiding new team members through a complete workflow, narrating and performing real codebase tasks. It provides a reproducible, step-by-step playbook to reduce setup friction and ramp up quickly.

What is the OpenSpec workflow process for creating changes and specs?▼

The OpenSpec workflow process is a structured sequence involving preflight checks, phase-based actions, and artifact generation. It walks users through creating a change container that includes a proposal, specs, design, and tasks.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI to use this guided onboarding process?▼

Yes, the OpenSpec CLI and a compatible project are required for this guided onboarding process. The skill executes real hands-on tasks in your codebase to illustrate and practice OpenSpec workflows.

Can I practice live coding tasks while learning OpenSpec?▼

Yes, you can practice live coding tasks while learning OpenSpec. The onboarding guide executes real tasks in your project to illustrate workflows through hands-on, learning-by-doing exercises.

What artifacts are generated during a complete OpenSpec workflow?▼

Artifacts generated during a complete OpenSpec workflow include a change container, proposal, specs, design, tasks, and an archive. These are created through structured, phase-based actions and preflight checks.

Why does OpenSpec onboarding perform preflight checks before task selection?▼

OpenSpec onboarding performs preflight checks to validate your environment before task selection and artifact generation. This structured sequence ensures your project is compatible and ready for the end-to-end workflow.