Does openspec-explore modify my source code?

No, this skill is strictly for thinking and exploration; it is restricted from writing or implementing application code to ensure a safe discovery environment.

Can I use it to create documentation?

Yes, you can generate OpenSpec artifacts like proposals, design documents, and technical specifications directly within explore mode.

How does it help with existing code?

It can read and analyze your current codebase to help you understand integration points, identify patterns, and surface hidden complexities during discovery.

When should I exit explore mode?

You should transition out of explore mode (e.g., using /opsx-new) once you have crystallized your ideas and are ready to begin the actual implementation phase.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: pabloimrik17

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Facilitates deep architectural thinking and requirement clarification as an AI thinking partner for your codebase.

OpenSpec Explore Mode transforms Claude into a dedicated thinking partner for the discovery and planning stages of software development. It allows developers to investigate complex problems, brainstorm potential solutions, and map out system architectures through interactive dialogue and ASCII visualizations without the risk of premature implementation. By grounding discussions in the actual codebase while maintaining a strict no-code-writing policy, it helps teams solidify designs, challenge assumptions, and identify hidden risks before a single line of feature code is written.

Key Features

01Deep codebase investigation and architectural mapping

02Visual logic modeling using detailed ASCII diagrams

03Interactive requirement clarification and assumption challenging

04Seamless integration with OpenSpec artifact generation

05Risk assessment and trade-off analysis for implementation paths

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Use Cases

01Mapping out a complex authentication flow before starting a major refactor

02Brainstorming the pros and cons of different database engines for a new feature

03Investigating a vague bug or architectural bottleneck in an existing system

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pabloimrik17/monolab openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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