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Sync delta specs from a change into main specs using `/opsx:sync`, without archiving the change. Use when the user says "sync specs", "merge specs to main", "/opsx:sync", or needs to update main specs mid-change.

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openspec-sync
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Apache-2.0
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Sync delta specs from a change into main specs using `/opsx:sync`, without archiving the change. Use when the user says "sync specs", "merge specs to main", "/opsx:sync", or needs to update main specs mid-change.
# OpenSpec Sync Skill Use **`/opsx:sync`** to merge delta specs from a change into the main `openspec/specs/` directory without archiving the change. The change remains active after sync. This is optional — **openspec-archive** handles syncing automatically when archiving. ## When to Use - Long-running change where the user wants specs in main before archiving. - Multiple parallel changes need updated base specs. - The user wants to review/preview the merge separately before archiving. ## Prerequisites - **An active change** with delta specs in `specs/`. ## Workflow 1. **Run sync** - `/opsx:sync` — sync the current/inferred change. - `/opsx:sync <change-name>` — sync a specific change. 2. **What happens** - Reads delta specs from the change folder. - Parses ADDED / MODIFIED / REMOVED sections. - Merges changes into `openspec/specs/`. - Preserves existing content not mentioned in the delta. - The change remains active (not archived). 3. **Verify** - Review the updated specs in `openspec/specs/`. ## Outputs - Updated `openspec/specs/` with delta changes merged. - Change remains active in `openspec/changes/<name>/`. ## Next Steps - Continue working on the change, or use **openspec-archive** when done. ## Troubleshooting - **"No delta specs"**: The change has no `specs/` directory; create specs via **openspec-continue** or **openspec-ff** first. - **Conflicts with other changes**: Sync handles merging at the requirement level; if two changes modify the same requirement, the latest sync wins. ## References - [OpenSpec Commands: /opsx:sync](https://github.com/Fission-AI/OpenSpec/blob/main/docs/commands.md) - [OpenSpec Concepts: Delta Specs](https://github.com/Fission-AI/OpenSpec/blob/main/docs/concepts.md)
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