How does it use the OpenSpec CLI?

The skill uses the CLI to list active changes and read artifacts like proposal.md and design.md, ensuring the exploration is grounded in your project's current state.

Does OpenSpec Explore write code?

No, Explore mode is strictly for thinking and planning. It is designed to help you design and investigate; you must exit this mode to implement features or write application code.

Can I visualize system designs in this mode?

Yes, the skill is specifically instructed to use ASCII diagrams liberally to clarify thinking, map state machines, and illustrate data flows.

What happens when I'm done exploring?

Once insights are crystallized, you can transition into implementation modes like /opsx:new to start a change or /opsx:ff to fast-forward into tasks.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: qixing-jk

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协作工具

Activates a dedicated thinking environment for architectural exploration, requirement clarification, and problem-solving without the pressure of immediate implementation.

OpenSpec Explore transforms Claude into a high-level thinking partner focused on discovery and planning rather than execution. It allows developers to investigate complex codebases, brainstorm architectural patterns, and visualize system flows using ASCII diagrams, all while strictly adhering to a non-implementation guardrail. By integrating with the OpenSpec CLI, it provides context-aware guidance by reading existing proposals and design documents, making it an essential tool for navigating the early stages of the software development lifecycle or unblocking complex technical decisions.

主要功能

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02Decision Capturing: Offers to update design artifacts, task lists, or proposals as insights emerge during discussion.

03Codebase Grounding: Deep-dives into existing code to surface patterns, integration points, and hidden complexity.

04Architectural Mapping: Liberal use of ASCII diagrams to visualize system flows, state machines, and dependencies.

05Non-Implementation Guardrails: Ensures a pure thinking space by preventing code writes while in explore mode.

06OpenSpec Context: Automatically detects and references existing proposals, designs, and requirement specs.

使用场景

01Brainstorming high-level architectural changes before touching any production code.

02Comparing technical tradeoffs between different technologies or implementation strategies.

03Investigating a legacy codebase to understand current auth flows or data structures.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add qixing-jk/all-api-hub openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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