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OpenSpec is a lightweight specification framework designed to align human intent with AI coding assistants before implementation begins. It organizes development changes into structured folders containing proposals, technical designs, and implementation tasks. The tool integrates with over 20 existing AI coding assistants to provide a predictable and fluid development workflow.
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OpenSpec is a specification framework designed to bridge the gap between human intent and AI-generated code by introducing a lightweight, artifact-driven planning layer. It addresses the unpredictability of AI coding assistants by requiring developers to align on proposals, designs, and task lists before implementation begins. The project prioritizes a fluid, iterative philosophy that avoids the rigid phase gates of traditional documentation, making it suitable for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
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To begin, install the package globally using 'npm install -g @fission-ai/openspec@latest' on a system with Node.js 20.19.0 or higher. Navigate to your project directory and run 'openspec init' to set up the environment. You can then start the workflow by using the '/opsx:propose' command to define your project goals.