Feature Request: Enable Kiro users to use the OpenSpec system and associated shortcuts

[jgsuess]

User Story

As a Kiro user
I want to use the OpenSpec system and its associated commands/shortcuts
So that I can efficiently create, update, and manage specifications using a consistent, supported workflow.

Description

Kiro users currently lack first-class support for working with OpenSpec, despite OpenSpec being used as a command‑line–driven specification and workflow tool within the broader development ecosystem. OpenSpec is not tied to a specific AI or IDE, but provides a standard CLI interface and extensible flows that can be leveraged by tools and agents. [Guild Meeting | Teams]

This issue proposes enabling Kiro users to:

• Initialise and work with OpenSpec‑managed projects
• Invoke common OpenSpec workflows via well-defined commands or shortcuts
• Align Kiro-based workflows with existing OpenSpec usage patterns

Acceptance Criteria

• Kiro users can initialise an OpenSpec project from within a Kiro workflow or environment
• Core OpenSpec commands (e.g. spec creation, update, sync) are discoverable and usable via documented commands or shortcuts
• Configuration (e.g. project or governance settings) is respected and sourced from standard OpenSpec configuration files
• Usage does not assume a specific IDE and works in CLI-centric workflows
• Documentation exists describing how Kiro integrates with OpenSpec and which commands/shortcuts are supported

Notes / Context

• OpenSpec is used as a standalone CLI tool and can be extended or integrated into other workflows [Guild Meeting | Teams]
• There is precedent for OpenSpec-related commands such as syncing or updating specs from deltas, indicating a clear command model suitable for reuse in Kiro [Ideas for...Challenge | Teams]
• This issue focuses on enablement and integration, not on redefining OpenSpec behaviour itself

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🤖 Potential Duplicate Detected

This issue appears to be similar to:

• #5082: opencoee cli intrigation (85% similar)
• #4449: Can kiro-cli create specs like an IDE? (85% similar)
• #3937: Spec Improvement (85% similar)

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Why is this marked as duplicate?
Both issues request integration with external CLI tools - the new issue requests OpenSpec integration while #5082 requests OpenCode integration, both seeking to enable users to work with these external specification/development tools through Kiro

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