OpenSpec Explore Mode FAQs

Question 1

Can OpenSpec Explore Mode write or modify application code?

Accepted Answer

No, Explore Mode is strictly for thinking and planning. It can read files and create OpenSpec artifacts like designs or specs, but it is prohibited from implementing feature code.

Question 2

Does this skill require any external dependencies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this skill requires the OpenSpec CLI to be installed and configured in your development environment to manage technical artifacts.

Question 3

When should I exit Explore Mode?

Accepted Answer

You should exit Explore Mode and transition to a change-focused mode (like /opsx:new or /opsx:ff) once you have crystallized your plan and are ready to begin writing code.

Question 4

How does it interact with existing project documentation?

Accepted Answer

It can read your OpenSpec change artifacts (proposals, designs, tasks) to provide context and offer to capture new insights or decisions directly into those documents.

Question 5

What is the primary benefit of using this skill?

Accepted Answer

It provides a low-pressure environment to map out ideas, challenge assumptions, and visualize complex logic using ASCII diagrams before committing to a specific implementation path.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Key Features

Use Cases

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Key Features

Use Cases