Do I need the OpenSpec CLI to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires the OpenSpec CLI to be installed and available in your environment to fetch project context and manage artifacts.

When is the best time to use the explore skill?

Use it during the early stages of a feature, when you're stuck on a complex bug, or anytime you need to think through high-level architecture before starting a code change.

Does it integrate with existing project documentation?

Yes, it uses the OpenSpec CLI to read existing artifacts like proposals, designs, and task lists, and can suggest updates to them based on your conversation.

Can OpenSpec Explore write code for me?

No, Explore mode is strictly for thinking and planning. It is designed to help you investigate and visualize, but it will never write application code or implement features directly.

How do I move from exploration to implementation?

Once your ideas are crystallized, you can remind Claude to exit explore mode and initiate a new change using OpenSpec commands like /opsx:new or /opsx:ff.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: MichaelvanLaar

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协作工具

Facilitates deep architectural thinking and problem exploration without the pressure of immediate implementation.

OpenSpec Explore is a specialized Claude Code skill designed for the discovery and planning phases of software development. It transforms Claude into a dedicated thinking partner that helps you clarify requirements, investigate codebase complexities, and visualize architecture through ASCII diagrams—all while strictly adhering to a "no-implementation" guardrail. By integrating with the OpenSpec CLI, it allows you to ground your discussions in existing project artifacts and codebase reality, ensuring that complex decisions are thoroughly explored and documented before a single line of feature code is written.

主要功能

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02Dynamic ASCII visualization for system diagrams and data flows

03Interactive problem space exploration and assumption challenging

04Proactive risk identification and trade-off analysis for technical decisions

05Seamless integration with OpenSpec CLI to read and suggest artifact updates

06Deep codebase investigation to map architecture and hidden complexities

使用场景

01Refining vague feature ideas into concrete technical requirements

02Analyzing complex legacy codebases before refactoring or extending

03Comparing architectural trade-offs like database choices or API patterns

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add michaelvanlaar/mvlkss openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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