Does it require specific CLI tools?

Yes, this skill is designed to work in conjunction with the openspec CLI to manage and list project artifacts.

How does it integrate with my existing project documentation?

It is OpenSpec aware, meaning it can detect and read your existing proposals, designs, and specs to provide context-specific advice grounded in your project's history and current status.

Does this skill support visual diagrams?

Yes, it uses ASCII art liberally to create system diagrams, state machines, data flow charts, and comparison tables directly in your terminal interface.

When is the best time to use the explore skill?

Use it whenever you have a vague idea, a complex bug to investigate, or need to weigh architectural trade-offs before starting a new development task or change request.

Can I use OpenSpec Explore to refactor my code?

No, Explore mode is strictly for thinking and investigation. While it can suggest refactoring paths and identify patterns, it is programmed to never write application code. You must exit explore mode to implement changes.

OpenSpec Explore

Name: OpenSpec Explore
Author: ValorVie

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生産性とワークフロー

Provides a dedicated thinking and exploration environment for investigating codebase problems, brainstorming architecture, and clarifying requirements without accidental implementation.

OpenSpec Explore transforms Claude into a strategic thinking partner that focuses exclusively on the discovery phase of software development. It allows developers to dive deep into complex codebase problems, visualize architecture using ASCII diagrams, and evaluate technical trade-offs through a grounded, non-prescriptive stance. By explicitly prohibiting code writes while allowing file reads and artifact creation—such as specs, designs, or proposals—it ensures that architectural decisions are fully matured and documented before a single line of application code is changed.

主な機能

01Deep codebase investigation and pattern mapping grounded in existing files

02Interactive architectural visualization using detailed ASCII diagrams

03Non-prescriptive brainstorming for exploring problem spaces and analogies

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05Automatic OpenSpec artifact generation for proposals, designs, and specs

06Context-aware analysis of existing project changes and requirements

ユースケース

01Comparing infrastructure or library options based on specific project constraints

02Investigating legacy systems to identify technical debt and integration points

03Brainstorming high-level architecture and data flows for new feature sets

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add valorvie/custom-skills openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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