/sdd-new

Start a new change. Combines explore + propose in one command.

Usage

/sdd-new "add user authentication"
/sdd-new TICKET-123

Prerequisites

• openspec/ initialized (via /sdd-init)

What it does

1. Picks a change name — kebab-case from description or ticket (e.g., add-user-auth)
2. Creates change directory — openspec/changes/{change-name}/
3. Explores the codebase — reads existing code, patterns, affected files, canonical specs
4. Creates proposal — proposal.md with problem, solution, alternatives, impact

Artifacts produced

• openspec/changes/{change-name}/proposal.md

Next step

• /sdd-continue — proceeds to the spec phase