openspec-ff-change

name	openspec-ff-change
description	Fast-forward through OpenSpec artifact creation. Use when the user wants to quickly create all artifacts needed for implementation without stepping through each one individually.
license	MIT
compatibility	Requires openspec CLI.
metadata	{"author":"openspec","version":"1.0","generatedBy":"1.3.1"}

Fast-forward through artifact creation - generate everything needed to start implementation in one go.

Input: The user's request should include:

• A Jira ticket ID (e.g., SCRUM-123) - will fetch ticket content using Jira MCP
• A change name (kebab-case) - will use that name directly
• A description of what they want to build - will derive a kebab-case name

Steps

1. Determine input type and get context

   a. If input looks like a Jira ticket ID (matches pattern like SCRUM-123, PROJ-456, etc.):

   • Use getAccessibleAtlassianResources MCP tool to get the cloudId
   • Use getJiraIssue MCP tool with:
     • cloudId: from step above
     • issueIdOrKey: the provided ticket ID
   • Extract ticket content (title, description, acceptance criteria, etc.)
   • Derive a kebab-case change name from the ticket title:
     • Convert ticket title to lowercase
     • Replace spaces and special characters with hyphens
     • Remove any leading/trailing hyphens
     • Example: "Update Position API" → update-position-api, "Add User Auth" → add-user-auth
     • If ticket title is unclear or too long, use a shortened meaningful version
   • Use the derived kebab-case name as <name> for the change directory
   • Use ticket content as context for creating artifacts
   • Store ticket ID for reference (e.g., in proposal or as metadata)

   b. If input is a change name (kebab-case format):

   • Use the provided name directly
   • Check if change already exists, if so ask user if they want to continue it

   c. If input is a description:

   • Derive a kebab-case name (e.g., "add user authentication" → add-user-auth)

   d. If no input provided:

   • Use the AskUserQuestion tool (open-ended, no preset options) to ask:

     "What change do you want to work on? Provide a Jira ticket ID (e.g., SCRUM-123), change name, or describe what you want to build."

   IMPORTANT: Do NOT proceed without understanding what the user wants to build.

2. Create the change directory

   openspec new change "<name>"
   

   This creates a scaffolded change at openspec/changes/<name>/.

2.5. Handle attached files (if any) If the user has attached files to this conversation:

• Check for any files in the conversation context (attached files will be visible in the file list)
• For each attached file:
  • Read the file to get its current path
  • Move it to the root of the change directory: openspec/changes/<name>/<filename>
  • Use the file system tools to copy/move the file, preserving the original filename
• If files were moved, inform the user: "Moved N attached file(s) to the change directory root."

3. Get the artifact build order

   openspec status --change "<name>" --json
   

   Parse the JSON to get:

   • applyRequires: array of artifact IDs needed before implementation (e.g., ["tasks"])
   • artifacts: list of all artifacts with their status and dependencies

4. Create artifacts in sequence until apply-ready

   Use the TodoWrite tool to track progress through the artifacts.

   Loop through artifacts in dependency order (artifacts with no pending dependencies first):

   a. For each artifact that is ready (dependencies satisfied):

   • Get instructions:

     openspec instructions <artifact-id> --change "<name>" --json
     

   • The instructions JSON includes:
     • context: Project background (constraints for you - do NOT include in output)
     • rules: Artifact-specific rules (constraints for you - do NOT include in output)
     • template: The structure to use for your output file
     • instruction: Schema-specific guidance for this artifact type
     • outputPath: Where to write the artifact
     • dependencies: Completed artifacts to read for context
   • CRITICAL for tasks artifact: If creating tasks.md:
     • Read openspec/config.yaml to get backend-specific rules (mandatory steps, branch naming, etc.)
     • Read .claude/rules/openspec-tasks-mandatory-steps.mdc to understand mandatory testing requirements and agent execution responsibilities
     • Task structure requirements
     • All mandatory steps that MUST be included (e.g., Step 0: Create Feature Branch)
   • If Jira ticket was provided: Use ticket content to inform artifact creation (especially proposal and tasks)
   • Read any completed dependency files for context
   • Create the artifact file using template as the structure
   • Apply context and rules as constraints - but do NOT copy them into the file
   • For tasks artifact: Ensure all mandatory steps from config.yaml and the rule file are included:
     • Step 0: Create Feature Branch (MUST be first step for backend changes)
     • Review and Update Existing Unit Tests (MANDATORY)
     • Run Unit Tests and Verify Database State (MANDATORY)
     • Manual Endpoint Testing with curl (MANDATORY - AGENT MUST EXECUTE)
     • E2E Testing with Playwright MCP (MANDATORY if applicable - AGENT MUST EXECUTE)
     • Update Technical Documentation (MANDATORY)
   • For manual testing tasks: Include sub-tasks that make it clear the agent must execute tests (e.g., "Test GET endpoints with curl", "Restore database state", etc.)
   • Show brief progress: "✓ Created "

   b. Continue until all applyRequires artifacts are complete

   • After creating each artifact, re-run openspec status --change "<name>" --json
   • Check if every artifact ID in applyRequires has status: "done" in the artifacts array
   • Stop when all applyRequires artifacts are done

   c. If an artifact requires user input (unclear context):

   • Use AskUserQuestion tool to clarify
   • Then continue with creation

5. Show final status

   openspec status --change "<name>"
   

Output

After completing all artifacts, summarize:

• Change name and location
• List of artifacts created with brief descriptions
• What's ready: "All artifacts created! Ready for implementation."
• Prompt: "Run /opsx:apply or ask me to implement to start working on the tasks."

Artifact Creation Guidelines

• Follow the instruction field from openspec instructions for each artifact type
• The schema defines what each artifact should contain - follow it
• Read dependency artifacts for context before creating new ones
• Use template as the structure for your output file - fill in its sections
• IMPORTANT: context and rules are constraints for YOU, not content for the file
  • Do NOT copy <context>, <rules>, <project_context> blocks into the artifact
  • These guide what you write, but should never appear in the output

Guardrails

• Create ALL artifacts needed for implementation (as defined by schema's apply.requires)
• Always read dependency artifacts before creating a new one
• For tasks.md: Read .claude/rules/openspec-tasks-mandatory-steps.mdc to ensure all mandatory steps are included with proper agent execution requirements
• If context is critically unclear, ask the user - but prefer making reasonable decisions to keep momentum
• If a change with that name already exists, suggest continuing that change instead
• Verify each artifact file exists after writing before proceeding to next