after init , only have 4 skills

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claude code cli version:2.1.59
openspec version：1.2.0
when i execute command： openspec init

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Done. I posted a comment on issue #762 explaining that:

1. This is expected behavior — OpenSpec v1.2.0 introduced a profile system that defaults to 4 core workflows (propose, explore, apply, archive) instead of the previous ~10.

2. Why it changed — The reduction was motivated by issue Are skills even necessary? why bloat context with 10 openspec skills? #611 which raised concerns about skill bloat in AI context windows.

3. How to get more workflows — Users can run openspec config profile followed by openspec update to select and install additional workflows from the full set of 11.

4. Related issues — Linked to Are skills even necessary? why bloat context with 10 openspec skills? #611 (skill bloat discussion) and Version 1.2.0 is missing /opsx:propose #755 (missing skill in v1.2.0) for context.

The key code reference is src/core/profiles.ts where CORE_WORKFLOWS defines the 4 default workflows, and src/core/init.ts:519 where the profile defaults to 'core' if not overridden.

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[TheOnlyArtz]

That's correct, read the changelog of 1.2.0

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Analysis

This is expected behavior in OpenSpec v1.2.0. The 4 skills you're seeing (/opsx:propose, /opsx:explore, /opsx:apply, /opsx:archive) are the default core profile, introduced in v1.2.0 to simplify onboarding.

Background

Prior to v1.2.0, openspec init installed all ~10 workflows by default. Issue #611 raised the concern that 10 skills bloated the AI context window. In response, v1.2.0 introduced a profile system (src/core/profiles.ts) with two modes:

Profile	Workflows	Description
core (default)	4	propose, explore, apply, archive — streamlined essentials
custom	up to 11	Pick any subset: new, continue, ff, sync, verify, bulk-archive, onboard, etc.

The core 4 cover the full lifecycle: propose a change → explore ideas → apply implementation → archive when done. The propose workflow is new in v1.2 and combines the old new + ff steps into one.

How to get more workflows

If you need the expanded set of workflows, run:

openspec config profile    # Interactive picker to select 'custom' and choose workflows
openspec update            # Regenerate skills/commands in your project

Or use the --profile flag during init:

openspec init --profile custom

See also the README section that documents this.

Related issues

• Are skills even necessary? why bloat context with 10 openspec skills? #611 — Original discussion about skill bloat that motivated the profile system
• Version 1.2.0 is missing /opsx:propose #755 — Related report about missing /opsx:propose in v1.2.0 (closed)

[TabishB]

@15904962787 Yes, we've updated to make the additional skills optional to install, since new users were getting confused/overwhelmed.

You can install by running openspec config profile