Openspec
Openspec extracts detailed technical specifications from various document formats, streamlining research and analysis for engineers & developers.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add openspec npx -- -y @trustedskills/openspec
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"openspec": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/openspec"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The openspec skill allows AI agents to discover and install new capabilities directly from the TrustedSkills registry. It streamlines the workflow of expanding an agent's functionality by fetching available skills and applying them within the current environment.
When to use it
- Extending an agent’s capabilities when a specific task requires tools not currently installed.
- Dynamically loading specialized modules during runtime without manual configuration.
- Testing new skill versions before committing them to production workflows.
- Automating the setup of complex multi-agent systems by installing shared dependencies.
Key capabilities
- Queries the TrustedSkills registry for available agent skills.
- Installs selected skills directly into the active agent environment.
- Validates compatibility between installed skills and the current runtime.
- Provides a clean interface for managing skill versions and updates.
Example prompts
- "Install the openspec skill to enable dynamic tool discovery."
- "Discover all available skills in the registry and list those related to data processing."
- "Automatically install the latest version of the 'web-scraper' skill from TrustedSkills."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your agent has network access to reach the TrustedSkills registry, as offline installation is not supported. Always verify the source reputation of skills before installing them in production environments to avoid security risks.
Tags
TrustedSkills Verification
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.