explore

Route open-ended brainstorming insights into planning artifacts.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SienkLogic/towline --skill explore-sienklogic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: explore
Source: https://github.com/SienkLogic/towline/tree/main/plugins/dev/skills/explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SienkLogic/towline --skill explore-sienklogic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Facilitates open-ended ideation without forcing premature commitments, keeping conversations collaborative while routing insights to the right artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Socratic, open-ended dialogue that surfaces options, trade-offs, and next actions.
  • Inline reasoning by default with optional Task() spawns for context loading and targeted research when deeper understanding is needed.
  • Context-aware routing to planning artifacts (.planning) to capture decisions, questions, and notes.

Quick Start

Ask open-ended questions and route insights to the appropriate planning artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I facilitate open-ended brainstorming without losing track of decisions and context?

Socratic dialogue facilitates open-ended brainstorming by surfacing options and trade-offs while routing context to planning artifacts. This approach keeps ideation collaborative without forcing premature commitments or losing track of decisions.

What is the best way to explore early-stage project ideas and route insights to the right artifacts?

Exploring early-stage project ideas is best handled through inline reasoning that evaluates alternatives and routes insights to .planning artifacts. This captures questions and notes directly during the ideation session.

Can I spawn automated research tasks when my ideation session exceeds a context threshold?

Automated research tasks can be spawned when ideation exceeds a context threshold. The system operates inline by default but optionally triggers Task spawns for targeted research and context loading when deeper understanding is needed.

Does the Socratic dialogue approach work for routing decisions to project briefs?

Yes, the Socratic dialogue approach works for routing decisions by reading project briefs and saving context to planning artifacts. It enforces guardrails for research prompts, context budgeting, and safe information handling during the process.

What are the limitations of inline reasoning during open-ended ideation?

Limitations of inline reasoning during open-ended ideation include context budget constraints, which trigger optional Task delegation for deeper research. The system enforces guardrails for research prompts and safe information handling to manage these limits.