Openspec Implementation

Specification Implementation

Systematically implements approved spec proposals by executing tasks sequentially with proper testing and validation.

Quick Start

Implementation follows a read → execute → test → validate cycle for each task:

1. Read the full proposal and task list
2. Execute tasks one at a time, in order
3. Test each completed task
4. Mark complete only after verification

Critical rule: Use TodoWrite to track progress. Never skip tasks or mark incomplete work as done.

Workflow

Copy this checklist and track progress:

Implementation Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Load and understand the proposal
- [ ] Step 2: Set up TodoWrite task tracking
- [ ] Step 3: Execute tasks sequentially
- [ ] Step 4: Test and validate each task
- [ ] Step 5: Update living specifications (if applicable)
- [ ] Step 6: Mark proposal as implementation-complete

Step 1: Load and understand the proposal

Before starting, read all context:

# Read the proposal
cat spec/changes/{change-id}/proposal.md

# Read all tasks
cat spec/changes/{change-id}/tasks.md