What is the OpenSpec system?

OpenSpec is a specification-first development framework. This skill integrates with the OpenSpec CLI to help you maintain consistent proposals, designs, and task lists.

How does it help with visualization?

It uses ASCII diagrams liberally to help you visualize state machines, data flows, and system architecture directly within your terminal or chat interface.

How do I transition from exploration to coding?

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

Does this skill write application code?

No, OpenSpec Explore is strictly for thinking and planning. While it can read your codebase and create documentation or diagrams, it is designed to prevent code implementation to keep the focus on discovery.

Can I use it on an existing codebase?

Yes, it is designed to ground discussions in your actual codebase by searching files and mapping current architecture to ensure your plans are realistic and accurate.

OpenSpec Explore

Name: OpenSpec Explore
Author: evildarkarchon

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Productivity & Workflow

Serves as a collaborative thinking partner for exploring architectural ideas, investigating codebase problems, and clarifying technical requirements.

OpenSpec Explore provides a specialized environment within Claude Code dedicated entirely to the discovery and planning phases of software development. It shifts the AI's persona from a code-generator to a strategic consultant, allowing users to brainstorm system designs, map out complex integration points, and identify potential risks without the pressure of immediate implementation. By leveraging ASCII visualization and deep codebase grounding, it helps developers formalize vague ideas into structured OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and designs before moving to the execution phase.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Non-linear discovery mode that adapts to user-driven tangents and investigations

03Context-aware codebase investigation to map existing patterns and integration points

04Seamless creation and management of OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and design docs

05Interactive architectural brainstorming with dynamic ASCII diagram support

06Assumption testing and risk identification for proposed feature changes

Use Cases

01Investigating complex legacy logic or auth flows to identify specific points of failure

02Mapping the impact of a major architectural refactor before modifying any files

03Comparing multiple technical approaches or database options based on local project constraints

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add evildarkarchon/generateprevisibines openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Non-linear discovery mode that adapts to user-driven tangents and investigations

03Context-aware codebase investigation to map existing patterns and integration points

04Seamless creation and management of OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and design docs

05Interactive architectural brainstorming with dynamic ASCII diagram support

06Assumption testing and risk identification for proposed feature changes

Use Cases

01Investigating complex legacy logic or auth flows to identify specific points of failure

02Mapping the impact of a major architectural refactor before modifying any files

03Comparing multiple technical approaches or database options based on local project constraints