diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0669699 --- /dev/null +++ b/AGENTS.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ + +# OpenSpec Instructions + +These instructions are for AI assistants working in this project. + +Always open `@/openspec/AGENTS.md` when the request: +- Mentions planning or proposals (words like proposal, spec, change, plan) +- Introduces new capabilities, breaking changes, architecture shifts, or big performance/security work +- Sounds ambiguous and you need the authoritative spec before coding + +Use `@/openspec/AGENTS.md` to learn: +- How to create and apply change proposals +- Spec format and conventions +- Project structure and guidelines + +Keep this managed block so 'openspec update' can refresh the instructions. + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/openspec/AGENTS.md b/openspec/AGENTS.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..355969d --- /dev/null +++ b/openspec/AGENTS.md @@ -0,0 +1,454 @@ +# OpenSpec Instructions + +Instructions for AI coding assistants using OpenSpec for spec-driven development. + +## TL;DR Quick Checklist + +- Search existing work: `openspec spec list --long`, `openspec list` (use `rg` only for full-text search) +- Decide scope: new capability vs modify existing capability +- Pick a unique `change-id`: kebab-case, verb-led (`add-`, `update-`, `remove-`, `refactor-`) +- Scaffold: `proposal.md`, `tasks.md`, `design.md` (only if needed), and delta specs per affected capability +- Write deltas: use `## ADDED|MODIFIED|REMOVED|RENAMED Requirements`; include at least one `#### Scenario:` per requirement +- Validate: `openspec validate [change-id] --strict` and fix issues +- Request approval: Do not start implementation until proposal is approved + +## Three-Stage Workflow + +### Stage 1: Creating Changes +Create proposal when you need to: +- Add features or functionality +- Make breaking changes (API, schema) +- Change architecture or patterns +- Optimize performance (changes behavior) +- Update security patterns + +Triggers (examples): +- "Help me create a change proposal" +- "Help me plan a change" +- "Help me create a proposal" +- "I want to create a spec proposal" +- "I want to create a spec" + +Loose matching guidance: +- Contains one of: `proposal`, `change`, `spec` +- With one of: `create`, `plan`, `make`, `start`, `help` + +Skip proposal for: +- Bug fixes (restore intended behavior) +- Typos, formatting, comments +- Dependency updates (non-breaking) +- Configuration changes +- Tests for existing behavior + +**Workflow** +1. Review `openspec/project.md`, `openspec list`, and `openspec list --specs` to understand current context. +2. Choose a unique verb-led `change-id` and scaffold `proposal.md`, `tasks.md`, optional `design.md`, and spec deltas under `openspec/changes//`. +3. Draft spec deltas using `## ADDED|MODIFIED|REMOVED Requirements` with at least one `#### Scenario:` per requirement. +4. Run `openspec validate --strict` and resolve any issues before sharing the proposal. + +### Stage 2: Implementing Changes +Track these steps as TODOs and complete them one by one. +1. **Read proposal.md** - Understand what's being built +2. **Read design.md** (if exists) - Review technical decisions +3. **Read tasks.md** - Get implementation checklist +4. **Implement tasks sequentially** - Complete in order +5. **Confirm completion** - Ensure every item in `tasks.md` is finished before updating statuses +6. **Update checklist** - After all work is done, set every task to `- [x]` so the list reflects reality +7. **Approval gate** - Do not start implementation until the proposal is reviewed and approved + +### Stage 3: Archiving Changes +After deployment, create separate PR to: +- Move `changes/[name]/` → `changes/archive/YYYY-MM-DD-[name]/` +- Update `specs/` if capabilities changed +- Use `openspec archive --skip-specs --yes` for tooling-only changes (always pass the change ID explicitly) +- Run `openspec validate --strict` to confirm the archived change passes checks + +## Before Any Task + +**Context Checklist:** +- [ ] Read relevant specs in `specs/[capability]/spec.md` +- [ ] Check pending changes in `changes/` for conflicts +- [ ] Read `openspec/project.md` for conventions +- [ ] Run `openspec list` to see active changes +- [ ] Run `openspec list --specs` to see existing capabilities + +**Before Creating Specs:** +- Always check if capability already exists +- Prefer modifying existing specs over creating duplicates +- Use `openspec show [spec]` to review current state +- If request is ambiguous, ask 1–2 clarifying questions before scaffolding + +### Search Guidance +- Enumerate specs: `openspec spec list --long` (or `--json` for scripts) +- Enumerate changes: `openspec list` (or `openspec change list --json` - deprecated but available) +- Show details: + - Spec: `openspec show --type spec` (use `--json` for filters) + - Change: `openspec show --json --deltas-only` +- Full-text search (use ripgrep): `rg -n "Requirement:|Scenario:" openspec/specs` + +## Quick Start + +### CLI Commands + +```bash +# Essential commands +openspec list # List active changes +openspec list --specs # List specifications +openspec show [item] # Display change or spec +openspec validate [item] # Validate changes or specs +openspec archive [--yes|-y] # Archive after deployment (add --yes for non-interactive runs) + +# Project management +openspec init [path] # Initialize OpenSpec +openspec update [path] # Update instruction files + +# Interactive mode +openspec show # Prompts for selection +openspec validate # Bulk validation mode + +# Debugging +openspec show [change] --json --deltas-only +openspec validate [change] --strict +``` + +### Command Flags + +- `--json` - Machine-readable output +- `--type change|spec` - Disambiguate items +- `--strict` - Comprehensive validation +- `--no-interactive` - Disable prompts +- `--skip-specs` - Archive without spec updates +- `--yes`/`-y` - Skip confirmation prompts (non-interactive archive) + +## Directory Structure + +``` +openspec/ +├── project.md # Project conventions +├── specs/ # Current truth - what IS built +│ └── [capability]/ # Single focused capability +│ ├── spec.md # Requirements and scenarios +│ └── design.md # Technical patterns +├── changes/ # Proposals - what SHOULD change +│ ├── [change-name]/ +│ │ ├── proposal.md # Why, what, impact +│ │ ├── tasks.md # Implementation checklist +│ │ ├── design.md # Technical decisions (optional; see criteria) +│ │ └── specs/ # Delta changes +│ │ └── [capability]/ +│ │ └── spec.md # ADDED/MODIFIED/REMOVED +│ └── archive/ # Completed changes +``` + +## Creating Change Proposals + +### Decision Tree + +``` +New request? +├─ Bug fix restoring spec behavior? → Fix directly +├─ Typo/format/comment? → Fix directly +├─ New feature/capability? → Create proposal +├─ Breaking change? → Create proposal +├─ Architecture change? → Create proposal +└─ Unclear? → Create proposal (safer) +``` + +### Proposal Structure + +1. **Create directory:** `changes/[change-id]/` (kebab-case, verb-led, unique) + +2. **Write proposal.md:** +```markdown +## Why +[1-2 sentences on problem/opportunity] + +## What Changes +- [Bullet list of changes] +- [Mark breaking changes with **BREAKING**] + +## Impact +- Affected specs: [list capabilities] +- Affected code: [key files/systems] +``` + +3. **Create spec deltas:** `specs/[capability]/spec.md` +```markdown +## ADDED Requirements +### Requirement: New Feature +The system SHALL provide... + +#### Scenario: Success case +- **WHEN** user performs action +- **THEN** expected result + +## MODIFIED Requirements +### Requirement: Existing Feature +[Complete modified requirement] + +## REMOVED Requirements +### Requirement: Old Feature +**Reason**: [Why removing] +**Migration**: [How to handle] +``` +If multiple capabilities are affected, create multiple delta files under `changes/[change-id]/specs//spec.md`—one per capability. + +4. **Create tasks.md:** +```markdown +## 1. Implementation +- [ ] 1.1 Create database schema +- [ ] 1.2 Implement API endpoint +- [ ] 1.3 Add frontend component +- [ ] 1.4 Write tests +``` + +5. **Create design.md when needed:** +Create `design.md` if any of the following apply; otherwise omit it: +- Cross-cutting change (multiple services/modules) or a new architectural pattern +- New external dependency or significant data model changes +- Security, performance, or migration complexity +- Ambiguity that benefits from technical decisions before coding + +Minimal `design.md` skeleton: +```markdown +## Context +[Background, constraints, stakeholders] + +## Goals / Non-Goals +- Goals: [...] +- Non-Goals: [...] + +## Decisions +- Decision: [What and why] +- Alternatives considered: [Options + rationale] + +## Risks / Trade-offs +- [Risk] → Mitigation + +## Migration Plan +[Steps, rollback] + +## Open Questions +- [...] +``` + +## Spec File Format + +### Critical: Scenario Formatting + +**CORRECT** (use #### headers): +```markdown +#### Scenario: User login success +- **WHEN** valid credentials provided +- **THEN** return JWT token +``` + +**WRONG** (don't use bullets or bold): +```markdown +- **Scenario: User login** ❌ +**Scenario**: User login ❌ +### Scenario: User login ❌ +``` + +Every requirement MUST have at least one scenario. + +### Requirement Wording +- Use SHALL/MUST for normative requirements (avoid should/may unless intentionally non-normative) + +### Delta Operations + +- `## ADDED Requirements` - New capabilities +- `## MODIFIED Requirements` - Changed behavior +- `## REMOVED Requirements` - Deprecated features +- `## RENAMED Requirements` - Name changes + +Headers matched with `trim(header)` - whitespace ignored. + +#### When to use ADDED vs MODIFIED +- ADDED: Introduces a new capability or sub-capability that can stand alone as a requirement. Prefer ADDED when the change is orthogonal (e.g., adding "Slash Command Configuration") rather than altering the semantics of an existing requirement. +- MODIFIED: Changes the behavior, scope, or acceptance criteria of an existing requirement. Always paste the full, updated requirement content (header + all scenarios). The archiver will replace the entire requirement with what you provide here; partial deltas will drop previous details. +- RENAMED: Use when only the name changes. If you also change behavior, use RENAMED (name) plus MODIFIED (content) referencing the new name. + +Common pitfall: Using MODIFIED to add a new concern without including the previous text. This causes loss of detail at archive time. If you aren’t explicitly changing the existing requirement, add a new requirement under ADDED instead. + +Authoring a MODIFIED requirement correctly: +1) Locate the existing requirement in `openspec/specs//spec.md`. +2) Copy the entire requirement block (from `### Requirement: ...` through its scenarios). +3) Paste it under `## MODIFIED Requirements` and edit to reflect the new behavior. +4) Ensure the header text matches exactly (whitespace-insensitive) and keep at least one `#### Scenario:`. + +Example for RENAMED: +```markdown +## RENAMED Requirements +- FROM: `### Requirement: Login` +- TO: `### Requirement: User Authentication` +``` + +## Troubleshooting + +### Common Errors + +**"Change must have at least one delta"** +- Check `changes/[name]/specs/` exists with .md files +- Verify files have operation prefixes (## ADDED Requirements) + +**"Requirement must have at least one scenario"** +- Check scenarios use `#### Scenario:` format (4 hashtags) +- Don't use bullet points or bold for scenario headers + +**Silent scenario parsing failures** +- Exact format required: `#### Scenario: Name` +- Debug with: `openspec show [change] --json --deltas-only` + +### Validation Tips + +```bash +# Always use strict mode for comprehensive checks +openspec validate [change] --strict + +# Debug delta parsing +openspec show [change] --json | jq '.deltas' + +# Check specific requirement +openspec show [spec] --json -r 1 +``` + +## Happy Path Script + +```bash +# 1) Explore current state +openspec spec list --long +openspec list +# Optional full-text search: +# rg -n "Requirement:|Scenario:" openspec/specs +# rg -n "^#|Requirement:" openspec/changes + +# 2) Choose change id and scaffold +CHANGE=add-two-factor-auth +mkdir -p openspec/changes/$CHANGE/{specs/auth} +printf "## Why\n...\n\n## What Changes\n- ...\n\n## Impact\n- ...\n" > openspec/changes/$CHANGE/proposal.md +printf "## 1. Implementation\n- [ ] 1.1 ...\n" > openspec/changes/$CHANGE/tasks.md + +# 3) Add deltas (example) +cat > openspec/changes/$CHANGE/specs/auth/spec.md << 'EOF' +## ADDED Requirements +### Requirement: Two-Factor Authentication +Users MUST provide a second factor during login. + +#### Scenario: OTP required +- **WHEN** valid credentials are provided +- **THEN** an OTP challenge is required +EOF + +# 4) Validate +openspec validate $CHANGE --strict +``` + +## Multi-Capability Example + +``` +openspec/changes/add-2fa-notify/ +├── proposal.md +├── tasks.md +└── specs/ + ├── auth/ + │ └── spec.md # ADDED: Two-Factor Authentication + └── notifications/ + └── spec.md # ADDED: OTP email notification +``` + +auth/spec.md +```markdown +## ADDED Requirements +### Requirement: Two-Factor Authentication +... +``` + +notifications/spec.md +```markdown +## ADDED Requirements +### Requirement: OTP Email Notification +... +``` + +## Best Practices + +### Simplicity First +- Default to <100 lines of new code +- Single-file implementations until proven insufficient +- Avoid frameworks without clear justification +- Choose boring, proven patterns + +### Complexity Triggers +Only add complexity with: +- Performance data showing current solution too slow +- Concrete scale requirements (>1000 users, >100MB data) +- Multiple proven use cases requiring abstraction + +### Clear References +- Use `file.ts:42` format for code locations +- Reference specs as `specs/auth/spec.md` +- Link related changes and PRs + +### Capability Naming +- Use verb-noun: `user-auth`, `payment-capture` +- Single purpose per capability +- 10-minute understandability rule +- Split if description needs "AND" + +### Change ID Naming +- Use kebab-case, short and descriptive: `add-two-factor-auth` +- Prefer verb-led prefixes: `add-`, `update-`, `remove-`, `refactor-` +- Ensure uniqueness; if taken, append `-2`, `-3`, etc. + +## Tool Selection Guide + +| Task | Tool | Why | +|------|------|-----| +| Find files by pattern | Glob | Fast pattern matching | +| Search code content | Grep | Optimized regex search | +| Read specific files | Read | Direct file access | +| Explore unknown scope | Task | Multi-step investigation | + +## Error Recovery + +### Change Conflicts +1. Run `openspec list` to see active changes +2. Check for overlapping specs +3. Coordinate with change owners +4. Consider combining proposals + +### Validation Failures +1. Run with `--strict` flag +2. Check JSON output for details +3. Verify spec file format +4. Ensure scenarios properly formatted + +### Missing Context +1. Read project.md first +2. Check related specs +3. Review recent archives +4. Ask for clarification + +## Quick Reference + +### Stage Indicators +- `changes/` - Proposed, not yet built +- `specs/` - Built and deployed +- `archive/` - Completed changes + +### File Purposes +- `proposal.md` - Why and what +- `tasks.md` - Implementation steps +- `design.md` - Technical decisions +- `spec.md` - Requirements and behavior + +### CLI Essentials +```bash +openspec list # What's in progress? +openspec show [item] # View details +openspec validate --strict # Is it correct? +openspec archive [--yes|-y] # Mark complete (add --yes for automation) +``` + +Remember: Specs are truth. Changes are proposals. Keep them in sync. diff --git a/openspec/project.md b/openspec/project.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3da5119 --- /dev/null +++ b/openspec/project.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Project Context + +## Purpose +[Describe your project's purpose and goals] + +## Tech Stack +- [List your primary technologies] +- [e.g., TypeScript, React, Node.js] + +## Project Conventions + +### Code Style +[Describe your code style preferences, formatting rules, and naming conventions] + +### Architecture Patterns +[Document your architectural decisions and patterns] + +### Testing Strategy +[Explain your testing approach and requirements] + +### Git Workflow +[Describe your branching strategy and commit conventions] + +## Domain Context +[Add domain-specific knowledge that AI assistants need to understand] + +## Important Constraints +[List any technical, business, or regulatory constraints] + +## External Dependencies +[Document key external services, APIs, or systems]