# Getting Openspec Artifact Instructions

> 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.

- Skill: `yu-iskw/getting-openspec-artifact-instructions` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add yu-iskw/getting-openspec-artifact-instructions`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/yu-iskw/getting-openspec-artifact-instructions/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: yu-iskw (https://skillmd.com/u/yu-iskw)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/yu-iskw/getting-openspec-artifact-instructions

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# Getting OpenSpec Artifact Instructions

## Purpose

Provides the AI agent with specific, context-aware instructions for the next step in the OpenSpec workflow.

## 1. Safety & Verification

1.  **Check Help**: Run `npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest instructions --help`.

## 2. Common Workflows

### Workflow: Get Instructions for a Specific Artifact

1.  Run `npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest instructions <artifact-name> --change <change-name>`.
    Example artifacts: `proposal`, `specs`, `design`, `tasks`.

### Workflow: Get Implementation Instructions

1.  Run `npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest instructions apply --change <change-name>`.
    This provides guidance on how to implement the tasks defined in the change proposal.

### Workflow: Get Instructions with Staff Context

To ensure the artifact is drafted with staff-level rigor:

1.  Run the standard `instructions` command as above.
2.  **Enrichment**: Supplement the CLI output with the following "Staff Context" questions:
    - "How does this artifact address the long-term architectural health of the project?"
    - "What are the cross-disciplinary implications (UX, Performance, Security) for this specific artifact?"
    - "Can we simplify this design to improve ROI without compromising core requirements?"

## 3. Examples

### Example: Get Instructions for Writing Specs

**Command**: `npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest instructions specs --change my-feature`
**Expected Output**: Detailed guidance on the structure and content expected for the specifications of `my-feature`.