How do I move from exploration to implementation?

Once your ideas have crystallized, you can exit explore mode and start an implementation phase using commands like /opsx:new or /opsx:ff.

Why does the skill use ASCII diagrams?

ASCII diagrams provide an immediate visual representation of mental models, data flows, and architectures directly within the terminal environment.

Can I use this on an existing codebase?

Yes, the skill is grounded, meaning it can read your current files and map out existing patterns to help you plan your next move accurately.

OpenSpec is a framework for managing technical requirements, designs, and tasks. This skill integrates with the OpenSpec CLI to maintain project context.

Does openspec-explore write any application code?

No, this skill is strictly for exploration and thinking. It can create OpenSpec documentation like proposals or designs, but it will never modify your source code.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: BlackBeltTechnology

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Productivity & Workflow

Engages a specialized thinking mode for exploring architectural ideas, investigating codebases, and clarifying requirements without writing implementation code.

OpenSpec Explore is a dedicated discovery skill for Claude Code that transforms the AI into a strategic thinking partner. It is specifically designed for the 'pre-implementation' phase where brainstorming, risk assessment, and architectural mapping are more important than writing code. By grounding discussions in the actual codebase while strictly avoiding file modifications, it helps developers navigate complex problem spaces, visualize systems with ASCII diagrams, and formalize insights into OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and design specs. This ensures that technical decisions are well-vetted and documented before the development cycle begins.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Requirement Clarification: Probes vague ideas with deep-dive questions to surface hidden complexities and edge cases.

03Option Comparison: Creates structured trade-off tables to help developers choose between different technologies or patterns.

04Architectural Mapping: Generates ASCII diagrams to visualize data flows, state machines, and system dependencies.

05Grounded Investigation: Researches the existing codebase to provide context-aware insights without making unauthorized changes.

06OpenSpec Integration: Automatically syncs with the OpenSpec CLI to read or update proposals, designs, and task lists.

Use Cases

01Brainstorming the high-level architecture of a new feature before drafting a formal technical proposal.

02Mapping out legacy code paths to understand how a complex subsystem currently functions before refactoring.

03Resolving analysis paralysis by weighing the pros and cons of different implementation strategies for a specific problem.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add blackbelttechnology/judo-generator-commons openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Requirement Clarification: Probes vague ideas with deep-dive questions to surface hidden complexities and edge cases.

03Option Comparison: Creates structured trade-off tables to help developers choose between different technologies or patterns.

04Architectural Mapping: Generates ASCII diagrams to visualize data flows, state machines, and system dependencies.

05Grounded Investigation: Researches the existing codebase to provide context-aware insights without making unauthorized changes.

06OpenSpec Integration: Automatically syncs with the OpenSpec CLI to read or update proposals, designs, and task lists.

Use Cases

01Brainstorming the high-level architecture of a new feature before drafting a formal technical proposal.

02Mapping out legacy code paths to understand how a complex subsystem currently functions before refactoring.

03Resolving analysis paralysis by weighing the pros and cons of different implementation strategies for a specific problem.