// Updates OpenSpec instruction files in a project. Use when OpenSpec is already initialized but instructions need refreshing or the CLI was updated.
Staff Strategic Orchestrator for Spec-Driven Development (SDD). Proactively leads the lifecycle of a change, ensuring strategic alignment, technical rigor, and cross-disciplinary excellence.
Outputs enriched instructions for creating an artifact or applying tasks for an OpenSpec change. Use when the agent needs guidance on how to write a spec, design, or implement tasks.
Archives a completed OpenSpec change and updates the main specifications. Use when implementation is finished and verified.
Displays the completion status of artifacts for an OpenSpec change. Use to track progress of proposal, specs, design, and tasks.
Creates a new OpenSpec change directory and initial structure. Use when starting a new feature, bugfix, or refactor.
Initializes OpenSpec in a project directory. Use when starting a new project or adding OpenSpec to an existing one.
| name | updating-openspec-instructions |
| description | Updates OpenSpec instruction files in a project. Use when OpenSpec is already initialized but instructions need refreshing or the CLI was updated. |
Ensures that the AI agent's instruction files (e.g., .cursorrules, claude.json) are up-to-date with the latest OpenSpec standards and project configuration.
npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest update --help.openspec/ directory).npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest update.--force to overwrite existing instructions even if they appear up-to-date.initializing-openspec first.Command: npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest update --force
Expected Output: Updated instruction files in the project root or .cursor/ directory.