openspec-explore

Explores ideas and clarifies requirements while avoiding code implementation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#codebase #requirements #problem-solving #openspec #explore #thinking-partner

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npx skills add https://github.com/anaclumos/verifidia --skill openspec-explore-anaclumos

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/anaclumos/verifidia/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anaclumos/verifidia --skill openspec-explore-anaclumos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enter explore mode - a thinking partner for exploring ideas, investigating problems, and clarifying requirements. Use when the user wants to think through something before or during a change.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided thinking partner helps structure framing and clarify goals during discussions.
Codebase and document exploration allows reading files and searching code for context without writing or implementing changes.
Artifact generation can propose OpenSpec artifacts (proposals, designs, specs) if the user asks, capturing thinking without coding.
Use Case: Ideal for product discovery sessions, design critiques, and requirements refinement before committing to implementation.

Quick Start

Describe an idea or problem and any constraints, and let the partner guide your thinking through exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I clarify requirements and explore ideas before writing code?▼

Use a guided thinking partner to structure problem framing, investigate ideas, and refine requirements during early discovery sessions without implementing changes.

Can I read and search my codebase for context without modifying files?▼

Yes, you can read files and search code for context during design discussions, while a strict no-implementation constraint prevents any code execution or feature modification.

How do I generate proposals and specs from a brainstorming session?▼

Request artifact generation after exploring ideas, and the system proposes OpenSpec artifacts like proposals, designs, and specs to capture your thinking without writing code.

What is the best way to frame a problem during product discovery?▼

Engage a thinking partner that guides structured framing and clarifies goals, supporting ad-hoc brainstorming and design critiques before committing to implementation.

Does this approach support refining requirements after initial design discussions?▼

Yes, it supports requirements refinement by allowing continuous codebase exploration and guided thinking to iterate on problem framing before any implementation begins.

When should I avoid using a thinking partner for codebase exploration?▼

Avoid it when you need to execute code, implement features, or modify files, as its core constraint strictly enforces a no-implementation, no-execution boundary.