Updating Openspec Instructions

Updates OpenSpec instruction files in a project. Use when OpenSpec is already initialized but instructions need refreshing or the CLI was updated.

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Updating OpenSpec Instructions

Purpose

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.

1. Safety & Verification

  1. Check Help: Run npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest update --help.
  2. Verify Initialization: Ensure OpenSpec has already been initialized in the project (check for openspec/ directory).

2. Common Workflows

Workflow: Refresh Instructions

  1. Run npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest update.
  2. Use --force to overwrite existing instructions even if they appear up-to-date.

3. Error Handling

  • If the command fails because OpenSpec is not initialized: Run initializing-openspec first.

4. Examples

Example: Force Update Instructions

Command: npx @fission-ai/openspec@latest update --force Expected Output: Updated instruction files in the project root or .cursor/ directory.

yu-iskw/openspec-skills/tree/main/skills/updating-openspec-instructions commit 2da9634234

Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add yu-iskw/updating-openspec-instructions