aif-explore

Facilitate exploratory thinking for ideas, problems, and requirements before implementation.

56|3|Updated Mar 17, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #requirements #visualization #exploration #notes #problem-framing #thinking-partner

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lee-to/ai-workspace --skill aif-explore-lee-to

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aif-explore
Source: https://github.com/lee-to/ai-workspace/tree/main/.claude/skills/aif-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lee-to/ai-workspace --skill aif-explore-lee-to

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a thinking partner to help teams explore ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements before committing to implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Partnered thinking: Acts as a non-judgmental partner to brainstorm, question assumptions, and map exploration paths.
Context-driven exploration: Reads project context and rules (e.g., skill-context files) to tailor guidance and guardrails.
Visual reasoning: Encourages ASCII diagrams and structured thought processes to clarify options and tradeoffs.

Quick Start

Run /aif-explore to begin a freeform thinking session with your AI partner.

Frequently Asked Questions about aif-explore

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I explore architecture options and clarify requirements before committing to implementation?▼

AI exploratory thinking is a partnered process for framing problems, discovering requirements, and investigating ideas before implementation. It acts as a non-judgmental partner to question assumptions, map paths, and clarify options using visual reasoning and structured thought processes.

Can I use ASCII diagrams for visual reasoning during problem framing?▼

Yes, you can use ASCII diagrams for visual reasoning during problem framing. The skill encourages visualization-heavy exploration to clarify options and tradeoffs, supporting structured thought processes without advancing into actual code implementation.

How do I start a brainstorming session to investigate problems and map exploration paths?▼

You can persist exploration notes in .ai-factory/RESEARCH.md for safe, reversible exploration. The skill upholds optional persistence to ensure your requirement discovery and architecture exploration outputs are saved without automatically committing to implementation.

Does the exploration skill enforce project-specific rules and overrides?▼

Yes, the exploration skill enforces project-specific overrides from .ai-factory/skill-context/aif-explore/SKILL.md. It reads this project context to tailor guidance and apply guardrails, ensuring your ideation and problem framing align with established rules.

When should I not use an exploratory thinking partner for ideation?▼

You should not use an exploratory thinking partner when you are ready to commit to implementation. The skill enforces strictly non-implementation exploration, meaning it is designed solely for early problem framing and requirement discovery rather than writing code.