gsd-explore

Guide developers through Socratic questioning to clarify ideas and route outputs to artifacts.

Updated Jan 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aslaii/dotfiles --skill gsd-explore-aslaii
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: gsd-explore
Source: https://github.com/aslaii/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/gsd-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aslaii/dotfiles --skill gsd-explore-aslaii

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides developers through open-ended ideation sessions using Socratic questioning to clarify ideas before committing to plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Socratic questioning to decompose complex ideas
  • Routes outputs to artifacts like notes, todos, seeds, research questions, requirements, or new phases
  • Optional topic-driven exploration with a deterministic workflow

Quick Start

Ask the AI to start an exploration with /gsd-explore <topic> to guide through Socratic questions and route outputs to the appropriate artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use Socratic questioning to clarify software ideas before planning?

Socratic ideation clarifies software ideas by guiding developers through open-ended questioning sessions to decompose complex concepts before committing to plans. It routes refined outputs into actionable artifacts like notes, todos, and requirements.

What is the best way to route ideation outputs into actionable development artifacts?

Routing ideation outputs into actionable development artifacts involves directing refined ideas into structured formats like notes, todos, seeds, research questions, requirements, or new project phases. This ensures concepts transition smoothly into executable planning.

How do I start an exploration session to decompose a complex technical topic?

To start an exploration session, initiate a topic-driven workflow that leverages execution context and objectives to drive deterministic exploration. This guides you through structured Socratic questions and spawns research when needed.

Does Socratic ideation work for topic-specific technical research and requirements gathering?

Socratic ideation works for topic-specific technical research by spawning targeted research questions during conceptual decomposition. It supports deterministic workflows that route clarified concepts directly into formal requirements and development phases.

When should I use a Socratic approach instead of direct planning for software engineering?

Use a Socratic approach instead of direct planning when facing open-ended ideas that lack clarity. It decomposes complex topics through questioning before committing to plans, preventing premature decisions and routing outputs to appropriate artifacts.