| name | openspec |
| description | Manage OpenSpec change lifecycle and project specs via CLI. Use when user needs to create/archive changes, check artifact status, validate proposals, or browse specs. |
| source_version | 1.0.0 |
| source_cli_hash | 9c6172a4 |
| generated_at | 2026-04-06T08:22:31.209231+00:00 |
openspec (via mcp2cli)
Manage OpenSpec change lifecycle — create, track, validate, and archive spec changes.
Shortcuts
No shortcuts configured. Use: mcp2cli openspec <group> <cmd>
Commands
project
| Command | Description | Example | Ref |
|---|
mcp2cli openspec project init | Initialize OpenSpec in your project | mcp2cli openspec project init | ref |
mcp2cli openspec project update | Update OpenSpec instruction files | mcp2cli openspec project update | ref |
mcp2cli openspec project refresh-cache | Force refresh the cached directory listing | mcp2cli openspec project refresh-cache | ref |
change
| Command | Description | Example | Ref |
|---|
mcp2cli openspec change create | Create a new change directory | mcp2cli openspec change create --name add-dark-mode --description "Add dark mode support" | ref |
mcp2cli openspec change status | Display artifact completion status | mcp2cli openspec change status --change-name add-dark-mode | ref |
mcp2cli openspec change instructions | Output enriched instructions for an artifact | mcp2cli openspec change instructions --artifact design.md --change-name add-dark-mode | ref |
mcp2cli openspec change archive | Archive a completed change and update main specs | mcp2cli openspec change archive --change-name add-dark-mode | ref |
content
| Command | Description | Example | Ref |
|---|
mcp2cli openspec content list | List changes or specs | mcp2cli openspec content list
mcp2cli openspec content list --specs | ref |
mcp2cli openspec content show | Show details of a change or spec | mcp2cli openspec content show --item-name add-dark-mode | ref |
mcp2cli openspec content read-file | Read any OpenSpec artifact file directly | mcp2cli openspec content read-file --name add-dark-mode --file-type design.md | ref |
mcp2cli openspec content validate | Validate a change proposal or spec | mcp2cli openspec content validate --item-name add-dark-mode | ref |
Discover Parameters
Append --help to any command for full parameter list:
mcp2cli openspec change create --help
Note: Use Ref links in the Commands table above to view detailed parameter reference and more examples.
User Notes
MUST READ users/skill.md for custom workflows and tips.
Config: MCP server settings live in ~/.agents/mcp2cli/servers.yaml - edit there to take effect.
