Why does the skill use ASCII diagrams?

Visual representation helps clarify complex logic and data flows. The skill uses ASCII diagrams to provide immediate, text-based visual mental models within your terminal or chat environment.

Can I use this for existing legacy projects?

Absolutely. It is highly effective for grounded investigation, allowing Claude to read and map out existing architecture to find integration points or hidden complexity.

How do I transition from exploring to implementing?

Once you have crystallized your plan, you can exit explore mode by starting a formal change using OpenSpec commands like /opsx:new or /opsx:ff.

Do I need the OpenSpec CLI to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires the OpenSpec CLI to fetch project context, list active changes, and manage the structured artifacts that capture your technical decisions.

Does OpenSpec Explore Mode modify my source code?

No, this skill is strictly for exploration and thinking. It is prohibited from writing application code or implementing features, though it can create design artifacts like proposal.md or design.md.

OpenSpec Explore Mode

Name: OpenSpec Explore Mode
Author: ValorVie

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生产力与工作流

Enables a dedicated thinking mode for architectural exploration, problem investigation, and requirement clarification within Claude Code.

OpenSpec Explore Mode is a specialized skill designed to turn Claude into a strategic thinking partner during the discovery phase of software development. It allows developers to explore codebase patterns, brainstorm architectural decisions, and visualize data flows using ASCII diagrams—all without the risk of accidental code changes. By leveraging the OpenSpec CLI, it grounds discussions in the project's actual context, helping users identify risks and formalize insights into professional specifications and design artifacts before implementation begins.

主要功能

01Transition-to-action pathways for implementation readiness

02Integrated OpenSpec CLI context awareness for active changes

03Dynamic ASCII system visualization and flow diagrams

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05Structured requirement clarification and risk identification

06Non-intrusive codebase investigation and pattern mapping

使用场景

01Mapping out a new feature's architecture and dependencies before implementation

02Evaluating technical trade-offs between different database or library options based on project constraints

03Conducting a deep investigation into complex legacy logic to understand existing patterns

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add valorvie/custom-skills openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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