Can OpenSpec Explore write application code?

No, this skill is specifically designed for thinking and discovery. It can create documentation artifacts like proposals or designs, but it is restricted from writing or modifying feature code.

Does this skill require external tools?

Yes, OpenSpec Explore requires the openspec CLI to be installed and accessible within your environment to manage project artifacts.

How do I transition from exploring to implementing?

Once your ideas have crystallized, you can exit explore mode by using commands like /opsx:new to start a new change or /opsx:ff to fast-forward into implementation tasks.

What is the primary benefit of using Explore mode?

It provides a low-pressure environment to investigate problems and map out solutions visually using ASCII diagrams, ensuring the architecture is sound before you commit to implementation.

OpenSpec Explore

Name: OpenSpec Explore
Author: ruan-cat

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协作工具

Enables a collaborative thinking mode for investigating codebases, clarifying requirements, and visualizing system architecture without writing implementation code.

OpenSpec Explore is a specialized discovery tool for Claude Code that transforms the AI into a dedicated thinking partner for complex software engineering tasks. It focuses on the 'discovery' phase of development, allowing users to map out existing architectures, challenge technical assumptions, and surface hidden risks through deep codebase investigation and ASCII visualization. By integrating with the OpenSpec CLI, it bridges the gap between raw ideas and formal documentation, helping developers crystallize requirements into proposals and designs before any feature implementation begins.

主要功能

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02OpenSpec CLI integration for managing proposals, designs, and specs

03Interactive codebase mapping and architectural pattern identification

04Seamless transitions from brainstorming to implementation workflows

05Technical risk assessment and identification of project unknowns

06Liberal use of ASCII diagrams to visualize data flows and system states

使用场景

01Brainstorming and comparing technical approaches before starting a new feature

02Investigating complex legacy codebases to understand integration points

03Crystallizing vague requirements into formal OpenSpec artifacts and tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ruan-cat/monorepo openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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