{"slug":"openspec-apply-change","title":"openspec-apply-change","summary":"Implement tasks from an OpenSpec change. Use when the user wants to start implementing, continue implementation, or work through tasks.","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-20T07:56:41.225099Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills","stars":677,"forks":104,"license":"Apache-2.0","updatedAt":"2026-09-24T05:32:54Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: openspec-apply-change\ndescription: Implement tasks from an OpenSpec change. Use when the user wants to start implementing, continue implementation, or work through tasks.\nallowed-tools: Bash(openspec:*)\nlicense: MIT\ncompatibility: Requires openspec CLI.\nmetadata:\nauthor: openspec\nversion: \"1.0\"\ngeneratedBy: \"1.8.0\"</h2>\n<p>Implement tasks from an OpenSpec change.</p>\n<p><strong>Store selection:</strong> If the user names a store (a store is a standalone OpenSpec repo registered on this machine) or the work lives in one, run <code>openspec store list --json</code> to discover registered store ids, then pass <code>--store &lt;id&gt;</code> on the commands that read or write specs and changes (<code>new change</code>, <code>status</code>, <code>instructions</code>, <code>list</code>, <code>show</code>, <code>validate</code>, <code>archive</code>, <code>doctor</code>, <code>context</code>, <code>view</code>). Once selected, treat <code>--store &lt;id&gt;</code> as sticky for the rest of the workflow. Every unscoped example of those commands below is shorthand: before running it, append the flag. For example, run <code>openspec status --change \"&lt;name&gt;\" --json --store \"&lt;id&gt;\"</code>, not the unscoped form shown below. Other commands do not take the flag. Hints printed by commands already carry the flag; keep it on follow-ups. Without a store, commands act on the nearest local <code>openspec/</code> root.</p>\n<p><strong>Input</strong>: Optionally specify a change name (e.g., <code>$openspec-apply-change (Codex) or /openspec-apply-change (other agents) add-auth</code>). If omitted, check if it can be inferred from conversation context. If vague or ambiguous you MUST prompt for available changes.</p>\n<p><strong>Steps</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li><p><strong>Select the change</strong></p>\n<p>If a name is provided, use it. Otherwise:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infer from conversation context if the user mentioned a change</li>\n<li>Auto-select if only one active change exists</li>\n<li>If ambiguous, run <code>openspec list --json</code> to get available changes and ask the user to select one</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Always announce: \"Using change: </p>\n</li>\n<li><p><strong>Check status to understand the schema</strong></p>\n<pre><code>openspec status --change \"&lt;name&gt;\" --json\n</code></pre>\n<p>Parse the JSON to understand:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>schemaName</code>: The workflow being used (e.g., \"spec-driven\")</li>\n<li><code>planningHome</code>, <code>changeRoot</code>, and <code>actionContext</code>: planning scope and edit constraints</li>\n<li>Which artifact contains the tasks (typically \"tasks\" for spec-driven, check status for others)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><p><strong>Get apply instructions</strong></p>\n<pre><code>openspec instructions apply --change \"&lt;name&gt;\" --json\n</code></pre>\n<p>This returns:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>contextFiles</code>: artifact ID -&gt; array of concrete file paths (varies by schema - could be proposal/specs/design/tasks or spec/tests/implementation/docs)</li>\n<li>Progress (total, complete, remaining)</li>\n<li>Task list with status</li>\n<li>Dynamic instruction based on current state</li>\n<li>Optional <code>context</code>: current required project instruction input from the selected root</li>\n<li>Optional <code>operationGuidance</code>: current advisory guidance for apply</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Handle states:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>If <code>state: \"blocked\"</code> (missing artifacts): show message, suggest using <code>$openspec-continue-change (Codex) or /openspec-continue-change (other agents)</code> (if it is not installed, run <code>openspec status --change \"&lt;name&gt;\" --json</code> to see the next artifact and <code>openspec instructions &lt;artifact-id&gt; --change \"&lt;name&gt;\" --json</code> for how to create it)</li>\n<li>If <code>state: \"all_done\"</code>: congratulate, suggest archive</li>\n<li>Otherwise: proceed to implementation</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Treat <code>context</code> as a required prompt-level input. Read and consider it, and\napply relevant project facts, conventions, and constraints while implementing.\nTreat <code>operationGuidance</code> as optional additive advice. Read and consider every\nentry, and follow entries that are applicable and compatible with the built-in\nworkflow.</p>\n<p>Keep both fields separate from CLI-returned state, missing artifacts, tasks,\nprogress, <code>contextFiles</code>, and the built-in <code>instruction</code>. They are not\nevidence of task completion, do not replace the built-in instruction, and do\nnot permit bypassing a blocked state. If context conflicts with the built-in\ninstruction, an explicit user choice, or a CLI-controlled value, report the\nconflict and preserve the controlling value. If guidance is inapplicable or\nconflicts with those controlling inputs, do not follow it and explain why.\nThese are prompt-level behavior contracts, not enforceable checks.</p>\n</li>\n<li><p><strong>Read context files</strong></p>\n<p>Read every file path listed under <code>contextFiles</code> from the apply instructions output.\nThe files depend on the schema being used:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>spec-driven</strong>: proposal, specs, design, tasks</li>\n<li>Other schemas: follow the contextFiles from CLI output</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Do not copy <code>context</code> or <code>operationGuidance</code> verbatim into implementation\nfiles or planning artifacts unless the user separately asks for that content.</p>\n</li>\n<li><p><strong>Show current progress</strong></p>\n<p>Display:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schema being used</li>\n<li>Progress: \"N/M tasks complete\"</li>\n<li>Remaining tasks overview</li>\n<li>Dynamic instruction from CLI</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><p><strong>Implement tasks (loop until done or blocked)</strong></p>\n<p>For each pending task:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show which task is being worked on</li>\n<li>Make the code changes required</li>\n<li>Keep changes minimal and focused</li>\n<li>Mark task complete in the tasks file: <code>- [ ]</code> → <code>- [x]</code></li>\n<li>Continue to next task</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Pause if:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Task is unclear → ask for clarification</li>\n<li>Implementation reveals a design issue → suggest updating artifacts</li>\n<li>Error or blocker encountered → report and wait for guidance</li>\n<li>User interrupts</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><p><strong>On completion or pause, show status</strong></p>\n<p>Display:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tasks completed this session</li>\n<li>Overall progress: \"N/M tasks complete\"</li>\n<li>If all done: suggest archive</li>\n<li>If paused: explain why and wait for guidance</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>Output During Implementation</strong></p>\n<pre><code>## Implementing: &lt;change-name&gt; (schema: &lt;schema-name&gt;)\n\nWorking on task 3/7: &lt;task description&gt;\n[...implementation happening...]\n✓ Task complete\n\nWorking on task 4/7: &lt;task description&gt;\n[...implementation happening...]\n✓ Task complete\n</code></pre>\n<p><strong>Output On Completion</strong></p>\n<pre><code>## Implementation Complete\n\n**Change:** &lt;change-name&gt;\n**Schema:** &lt;schema-name&gt;\n**Progress:** 7/7 tasks complete ✓\n\n### Completed This Session\n- [x] Task 1\n- [x] Task 2\n...\n\nAll tasks complete! You can archive this change with `$openspec-archive-change (Codex) or /openspec-archive-change (other agents)`.\n</code></pre>\n<p><strong>Output On Pause (Issue Encountered)</strong></p>\n<pre><code>## Implementation Paused\n\n**Change:** &lt;change-name&gt;\n**Schema:** &lt;schema-name&gt;\n**Progress:** 4/7 tasks complete\n\n### Issue Encountered\n&lt;description of the issue&gt;\n\n**Options:**\n1. &lt;option 1&gt;\n2. &lt;option 2&gt;\n3. Other approach\n\nWhat would you like to do?\n</code></pre>\n<p><strong>Guardrails</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep going through tasks until done or blocked</li>\n<li>Always read context files before starting (from the apply instructions output)</li>\n<li>If task is ambiguous, pause and ask before implementing</li>\n<li>If implementation reveals issues, pause and suggest artifact updates</li>\n<li>Keep code changes minimal and scoped to each task</li>\n<li>Update task checkbox immediately after completing each task</li>\n<li>Pause on errors, blockers, or unclear requirements - don't guess</li>\n<li>Use contextFiles from CLI output, don't assume specific file names</li>\n<li>Do not use context or operation guidance as proof that a task is complete</li>\n<li>Apply relevant project context; report conflicts with controlling workflow inputs</li>\n<li>Consider every guidance entry; explain any inapplicable or conflicting advice</li>\n<li>Do not copy runtime context or operation guidance into implementation files or planning artifacts</li>\n<li>Preserve CLI-controlled blocked/ready/all-done behavior and completion criteria</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Fluid Workflow Integration</strong></p>\n<p>This skill supports the \"actions on a change\" model:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Can be invoked anytime</strong>: Before all artifacts are done (if tasks exist), after partial implementation, interleaved with other actions</li>\n<li><strong>Allows artifact updates</strong>: If implementation reveals design issues, suggest updating artifacts - not phase-locked, work fluidly</li>\n</ul>\n","files":[{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":7905,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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