OpenSpec Initial Skill
Run openspec init to initialize OpenSpec in a project: creates the openspec/ directory (specs, changes, config) and configures AI tool integrations (skills and slash commands). This skill assumes the OpenSpec CLI is already installed; if not, direct the user to openspec-install first.
When to Use
- First time enabling OpenSpec in a project ("initialize OpenSpec", "set up OpenSpec here").
- Adding AI tool integrations (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to an existing project.
- Re-initializing after changing tool selections.
Prerequisites
- OpenSpec CLI installed (see openspec-install). If
openspec is not in PATH, guide the user to run openspec-install before proceeding.
Workflow
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Verify CLI
- If the user reports "openspec command not found", direct them to openspec-install first.
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Choose parameters
- path (optional): Target directory; defaults to current directory.
- --tools (optional): Configure AI tools non-interactively. Values:
all, none, or comma-separated list (e.g. claude,cursor).
- --force: Auto-cleanup legacy files without prompting.
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Run the command
- Interactive:
openspec init
- Non-interactive with specific tools:
openspec init --tools claude,cursor
- All tools:
openspec init --tools all
- Specific directory:
openspec init ./my-project
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Optionally create project config
- During init, the user may be prompted to create
openspec/config.yaml with project context, schema defaults, and per-artifact rules. This is optional but recommended. See openspec-config for details.
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Confirm outputs
- After success:
openspec/ directory with specs/, changes/, and optionally config.yaml. Tool-specific directories (.claude/skills/, .cursor/rules/, etc.) are created based on selected tools.
Supported Tools
amazon-q, antigravity, auggie, claude, cline, codebuddy, codex, continue, costrict, crush, cursor, factory, gemini, github-copilot, iflow, kilocode, opencode, qoder, qwen, roocode, trae, windsurf
Outputs
- openspec/:
specs/ — Specifications (source of truth)
changes/ — Proposed changes
config.yaml — Project configuration (optional)
- Tool configs:
.claude/skills/, .cursor/rules/, .windsurf/skills/, etc. based on selected tools.
Next Steps
- Use openspec-update after upgrading the CLI to regenerate tool configs.
- Use openspec-onboard for a guided walkthrough of the complete workflow.
- Or start working: openspec-explore to think through ideas, openspec-new to start a change.
Different Environments
| Scenario | Command |
|----------|---------|
| Interactive | openspec init |
| Claude + Cursor | openspec init --tools claude,cursor |
| All tools | openspec init --tools all |
| Specific directory | openspec init ./my-project |
| CI / non-interactive | openspec init --tools claude --force |
| Skip tool config | openspec init --tools none |
Troubleshooting
- "openspec: command not found": Use openspec-install first.
- Legacy files detected: Use
--force to auto-cleanup, or follow the interactive prompts.
- Tool not in list: Check the supported tools list for the correct ID.
References
国内适配
- 支持中文文档和中文注释
- 示例代码兼容国内开发环境
- 提供中文 FAQ 和常见问题解答
能力边界
✅ 适用场景
- 当你需要使用此技能对应的技术栈时
- 当项目需要遵循最佳实践时
- 当需要快速上手或深入理解核心概念时
⚠️ 需要注意
- 复杂业务逻辑需要结合具体场景调整
- 性能优化需要根据实际数据量评估
❌ 不适用场景
使用流程
Step 1: 环境准备
确保开发环境已安装必要的依赖和工具。
Step 2: 配置初始化
根据项目需求进行基础配置。
Step 3: 核心功能使用
按照示例代码实现核心功能。
Step 4: 测试验证
运行测试确保功能正常。
Step 5: 部署上线
完成开发后进行部署和监控。