Does it require specific tools to run?

Yes, this skill requires the OpenSpec CLI to be installed and available in your environment to manage artifacts and project context.

Does OpenSpec Explore write any application code?

No, it is strictly for thinking and exploration. While it can read files and create documentation artifacts, it will never implement or modify your application code.

Can it visualize my project structure?

Yes, OpenSpec Explore uses ASCII diagrams to help visualize data flows, system architectures, and state machines directly within the chat interface.

What is the primary benefit of using Explore mode?

It provides a grounded, visual environment to identify risks and map dependencies before committing to a specific implementation path, reducing technical debt.

How do I move from exploration to coding?

Once your ideas are crystallized, you can exit explore mode and use OpenSpec commands like /opsx:new or /opsx:ff to begin the implementation phase.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: carlosapgomes

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Activates a specialized thinking environment for brainstorming architecture, clarifying requirements, and investigating complex codebases without making changes.

OpenSpec Explore is a dedicated mode for Claude Code designed to act as a collaborative thinking partner during the early stages of software development. It enables developers to map out existing architectures, challenge assumptions, and visualize solutions using ASCII diagrams before any code is written. By strictly separating exploration from implementation, it ensures that requirements are fully understood and risks are identified early, facilitating the creation of robust OpenSpec artifacts like proposals, design documents, and technical specifications.

Características Principales

01Interactive codebase investigation and architectural mapping

02Visual brainstorming using ASCII-based system and state diagrams

03Context-aware integration with existing OpenSpec CLI workflows

04Assumption testing and deep-dive requirement clarification

05Seamless creation of OpenSpec proposals and design artifacts

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Casos de Uso

01Brainstorming the architecture for new features like real-time collaboration or complex state management.

02Investigating legacy systems to identify integration points and hidden complexities before refactoring.

03Comparing technical trade-offs between different infrastructure options like databases or API patterns.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add carlosapgomes/eqmd openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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