openspec-explore

To clarify requirements before implementation, you need an exploratory thinking process that maps architecture and surfaces tradeoffs. This approach helps you investigate the codebase and understand problem implications without writing code, using visualization to compare potential strategies.

Comparing implementation options involves brainstorming approaches, sketching tradeoffs, and visualizing alternatives using ASCII diagrams. This method clarifies complex issues by surfacing multiple directions, allowing you to evaluate integration points and existing patterns before committing to a strategy.

Investigating a codebase to find integration points requires mapping the architecture and identifying existing patterns. An AI-driven exploratory mode acts as a thinking partner to help you navigate the codebase, clarify complex issues, and understand where new functionality fits.

Yes, you can use AI for design thinking without modifying code by engaging in curious, adaptive conversations. This exploratory mode focuses on requirements clarification and problem investigation, ensuring you think through ideas and visualize options rather than directly implementing solutions.

No external tools are required beyond the AI's core capabilities and awareness of the OpenSpec CLI. The exploration process relies entirely on internal reasoning to map architecture, compare options, and facilitate deep thinking for artifact generation.