When does the skill recommend moving from exploration to planning?

The skill includes a coverage analysis tool that suggests proceeding to the PLAN phase only when a coverage threshold (typically 90%) of identified areas has been reached.

What visual format does the exploration map use?

It utilizes a tree-style structure with status indicators like ✓ (Explored), ◐ (Partial), and ○ (Uncharted) to provide a quick visual overview of discussion progress.

How does this skill prevent missed requirements?

It uses a 'No Silent Omissions' principle, forcing the explicit documentation of skipped or uncharted areas rather than just recording what was discussed, ensuring gaps are visible.

Can I use this for complex architectural reviews?

Yes, it supports multiple depth levels (L1 through L4+), making it suitable for everything from high-level system components to deep implementation specifics like specific library choices.

Exploration Map Tracker

Name: Exploration Map Tracker
Author: DoubleslashSE

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Productivity & Workflow

Maintains a visual map of discussed and uncharted technical territories to ensure comprehensive architectural coverage.

About

This skill optimizes the DISCUSS phase of development by providing a structured framework for tracking conversation progress and architectural discovery. It uses a visual tree format to document what has been explored, what remains uncharted, and why certain topics were skipped, preventing 'silent omissions' of critical system components. By implementing explicit coverage analysis and backtracking protocols, it ensures that developers never lose context during complex technical explorations and can confidently transition from brainstorming to implementation with a complete understanding of the problem space.

Key Features

Visual tree-based exploration mapping with real-time status indicators
Standardized checkpoint protocol for quick context resumption and navigation
Multi-level depth tracking from high-level topics to granular implementation details
Explicit tracking of uncharted and skipped areas with documented reasoning
Automated coverage analysis to determine readiness for the planning phase
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Auditing existing systems to identify undocumented or misunderstood components
Mapping out requirements for a new complex feature during the initial design phase
Ensuring all edge cases are discussed before transitioning from brainstorming to implementation

About

Key Features

Visual tree-based exploration mapping with real-time status indicators
Standardized checkpoint protocol for quick context resumption and navigation
Multi-level depth tracking from high-level topics to granular implementation details
Explicit tracking of uncharted and skipped areas with documented reasoning
Automated coverage analysis to determine readiness for the planning phase
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Auditing existing systems to identify undocumented or misunderstood components
Mapping out requirements for a new complex feature during the initial design phase
Ensuring all edge cases are discussed before transitioning from brainstorming to implementation