Can this skill write or implement application code?

No, the skill is intentionally restricted from writing or implementing code to ensure the focus remains entirely on high-level design and discovery.

What is OpenSpec Explore mode?

It is a specialized state for Claude Code designed for brainstorming, investigating codebases, and clarifying requirements without making actual code changes.

When should I transition out of explore mode?

You should exit explore mode and switch to an implementation workflow (such as /opsx:new) once you have reached a conclusion and are ready to begin writing functional code.

Why does the skill use ASCII diagrams?

ASCII diagrams provide a quick, text-based way for the AI to visualize complex architectures and data flows directly within the terminal interface, making abstract ideas more concrete.

How does it interact with the OpenSpec CLI?

It can list active changes, read existing proposals or designs, and offer to update or create new OpenSpec documentation based on the insights gained during exploration.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: TomazWang

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협업 도구

Facilitates deep architectural exploration and requirement clarification through collaborative thinking and codebase investigation.

OpenSpec Explore transforms Claude into a dedicated thinking partner for the early stages of development, focusing on problem discovery and solution design rather than implementation. It allows developers to map out architectures, challenge assumptions, and visualize system flows using ASCII diagrams while maintaining strict guardrails against premature code writing. By integrating with the OpenSpec ecosystem, it helps bridge the gap between vague ideas and formal specifications, ensuring that every technical decision is grounded in the reality of the existing codebase.

주요 기능

01Identification of technical risks, gaps, and unknowns

02Deep architectural investigation and codebase mapping

03Liberal use of ASCII-based visualization for system flows and data structures

04Seamless integration with OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and designs

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06Heuristic-based assumption challenging and problem reframing

사용 사례

01Investigating complex legacy code to understand integration points and patterns

02Comparing multiple technical approaches and documenting trade-offs in a comparison table

03Brainstorming the architecture for a new feature before starting implementation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tomazwang/agent-toolkit openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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