fission-ai__openspec/openspec/changes/archive/2025-09-12-add-view-dashboard-command/tasks.md

Implementation Tasks

Design Phase

• Research existing list command implementation
• Design dashboard layout and information architecture
• Choose appropriate command verb (view)
• Define visual elements (progress bars, colors, layout)

Core Implementation

• Create ViewCommand class in /src/core/view.ts
• Implement getChangesData method for fetching change information
• Implement getSpecsData method for fetching spec information
• Implement displaySummary method for summary metrics
• Add progress bar visualization with Unicode characters
• Implement color coding using chalk

Integration

• Import ViewCommand in CLI index
• Register openspec view command with commander
• Add proper error handling and ora spinner integration
• Ensure command appears in help documentation

Data Processing

• Reuse TaskProgress utilities for change progress
• Integrate MarkdownParser for spec requirement counting
• Handle async operations for file system access
• Sort specifications by requirement count

Testing and Validation

• Build project successfully with new command
• Test command with sample data
• Verify correct requirement counts match list --specs
• Test progress bar display for various completion states
• Run existing test suite to ensure no regressions
• Verify TypeScript compilation with no errors

Documentation

• Add command description in CLI help
• Create change proposal documentation
• Update README with view command example (if needed)
• Add view command to user documentation (if exists)

Polish

• Ensure consistent formatting and alignment
• Add helpful footer text referencing list commands
• Optimize for terminal width considerations
• Review and refine color choices for accessibility