One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/circuit-next --skill explore-petekp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explore
Source: https://github.com/petekp/circuit-next/tree/main/plugins/circuit/skills/explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/circuit-next --skill explore-petekp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you reduce rework by investigating requirements and options up front, so you make better decisions before modifying code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture and option analysis: Explains and compares approaches to surface tradeoffs for your specific task.
  • Decision-ready outcomes: Produces a structured investigation with a clear recommendation to guide implementation.
  • Relay-based specialist stages: Delegates planning, analysis, comparison, and review stages through Circuit’s contract-checked flow.
  • Use case: Before you refactor a critical subsystem, use Explore to analyze the architecture, evaluate alternatives, and decide on the safest path to implement.

Quick Start

Ask Circuit to explore your goal and return a decision-ready plan before any code changes are made.

Frequently Asked Questions about explore

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

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How do I analyze architecture options before modifying code?

Architecture analysis before modifying code involves investigating requirements, comparing implementation strategies, and explaining tradeoffs. A structured exploration flow generates decision-ready reports with clear recommendations to guide your development path.

What is the best way to compare implementation strategies for a major refactor?

Comparing implementation strategies for a major refactor requires evaluating alternatives against your goal to surface tradeoffs. A structured workflow analyzes the architecture and produces a decision-ready plan to ensure the safest path for implementation.

How do I reduce rework when planning complex code changes?

To reduce rework when planning complex code changes, investigate requirements and options up front before editing code. This upfront exploration prevents misguided implementations by producing a structured decision-ready plan.

Can I use a structured workflow to evaluate alternatives for software engineering tasks?

Yes, you can use a structured workflow to evaluate alternatives for software engineering tasks. It applies an end-to-end flow—framing, analyzing, composing, reviewing, and closing—to your goal and surfaces a final operator summary from generated reports.

When should I run an architecture analysis before development?

You should run an architecture analysis before development when refactoring a critical subsystem or facing multiple implementation paths. Investigating options up front prevents misguided implementations and reduces rework by deciding on the safest path prior to coding.