When is the best time to use openspec-explore?

Use it at the start of a project, when you are stuck mid-implementation, or whenever you need to challenge assumptions and visualize a solution before committing to a path.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires the openspec CLI as it relies on it to list active changes and manage the documentation artifacts that capture your thinking.

Can OpenSpec Explore write application code?

No, Explore mode is strictly for thinking and planning. While it can create design artifacts like proposals and specs, it is prohibited from implementing features or writing application code.

How does this skill help with existing codebases?

It reads your current files to map existing architecture, identifies integration points, and surfaces hidden complexities, grounding theoretical discussions in your actual code reality.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: ValorVie

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Facilitates deep architectural thinking, problem investigation, and requirement clarification without jumping into implementation.

OpenSpec Explore is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to act as a thinking partner during the early stages of software development. It enables a dedicated "explore mode" where Claude prioritizes curiosity, visualization, and codebase investigation over code writing. By utilizing ASCII diagrams and grounding discussions in the existing codebase, it helps developers map architectures, compare technical options, and surface hidden complexities. It integrates seamlessly with the OpenSpec CLI to capture insights into formal proposals and designs, ensuring that the transition from ideation to execution is well-documented and logically sound.

主な機能

01Structured comparison of technical approaches and trade-offs

02OpenSpec artifact generation for proposals and designs

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04Codebase investigation and pattern identification

05Risk assessment and requirement clarification

06Interactive architectural mapping and ASCII visualization

ユースケース

01Comparing different technical choices based on specific project constraints

02Brainstorming a new feature's architecture before writing any code

03Investigating a complex legacy codebase to understand existing patterns and tangles

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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