Openspec workflow
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Write the spec before the code, then check the built thing against it — so agents build what was agreed, not what they invented.
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OpenSpec Workflow - Specification-Driven Development
OpenSpec ensures AI agents build what was planned, not what they invented.
Directory Structure
project/
└── openspec/
├── specs/ # Source of truth (what IS built)
├── changes/ # Proposals & WIP (what SHOULD change)
├── ideas/ # Quick-capture for later
└── project.md # Project conventions
The Three-Stage Workflow
Stage 1: Proposal
Create a change proposal before implementing anything significant.
openspec/changes/add-feature-x/
├── proposal.md # What and why
├── tasks.md # Numbered implementation steps
├── design.md # Technical approach
└── specs/ # Delta specs (what will change)
Stage 2: Implementation
Work through tasks.md sequentially. Keep specs in sync with code.
Stage 3: Archive
When complete: openspec archive <change-id>
Specs merge to source of truth. Change moves to archive.
CLI Commands
# List all changes
openspec list
# Show specific change details
openspec show <change-id>
# Validate a change
openspec validate <change-id> --strict
# Archive completed change
openspec archive <change-id> --yes
# List specs
openspec spec list --long
Creating a Proposal
proposal.md format:
# Feature Name
## Summary
One paragraph: what this change does.
## Motivation
Why we need this. What problem it solves.
## Scope
- What's included
- What's explicitly NOT included
## Dependencies
- Other changes this depends on
- External requirements
tasks.md format:
# Implementation Tasks
## Phase 1: Foundation
- [ ] Task 1.1: Description
- [ ] Task 1.2: Description
## Phase 2: Core Implementation
- [ ] Task 2.1: Description
...
Rules
- Proposal before code - For anything non-trivial, write proposal.md first
- Tasks are sequential - Complete in order unless explicitly parallel
- Validate before archive -
openspec validate --strictmust pass - Specs are truth - Code follows specs, not vice versa
- Ideas are cheap - Capture in ideas/ freely, promote to changes/ when ready
When to Use OpenSpec
YES - Use OpenSpec for:
- New features (more than a few files)
- Architectural changes
- Multi-step implementations
- Anything that needs review
NO - Skip OpenSpec for:
- Bug fixes (unless complex)
- Typo corrections
- Single-file changes
- Exploratory work
Integration with megg
OpenSpec tracks WHAT gets built. megg tracks WHY decisions were made.
Use both:
- OpenSpec for implementation specs
- megg for decision rationale and context
Validation Checklist
Before marking a change complete:
- All tasks.md items checked
-
openspec validate --strictpasses - Tests pass
- Build succeeds
- Specs match implementation