Start Work

Assign a Jira issue to yourself and convert it into an OpenSpec proposal. Hands off to the OPSX workflow once the proposal exists.

When to use

• The user wants to start work on a specific Jira issue they've named.
• The user wants to pick up the next available issue from the board ("start work", "next ticket").
• The user is beginning a new unit of work and needs both the Jira and OpenSpec side set up.

Examples:

• "start work" — takes the topmost issue from the board after confirming.
• "start work PROJ-123" — uses the specified issue.

Steps