openspec-explore

To explore software requirements before implementation, you can use an interactive thinking partner to investigate your codebase, brainstorm ideas, and clarify concepts without writing features. This deep dive process helps solidify designs and specs prior to development.

Yes, you can investigate your codebase by reading files and searching code without implementing features. This read-only exploration mode allows you to analyze existing logic and architecture safely while brainstorming or clarifying requirements.

Yes, the openspec CLI is a required dependency to create and manage OpenSpec artifacts like proposals, designs, and specs. You must have this command-line tool installed to leverage the full proposal generation and management workflow.

The best way to visualize complex ideas during brainstorming is using ASCII diagrams and visual aids. These tools help clarify intricate software architecture and requirements directly within your text editor or terminal environment.

To start an exploration session for problem-solving, enter explore mode with the command `openspec explore`. This initiates the adaptive workflow, tailoring the deep thinking and brainstorming process based on your input and emerging insights.

Configuration for codebase investigation and exploration relies on YAML-based frontmatter, which requires strict syntax adherence. While this format supports adaptive workflows, malformed YAML will prevent the tool from properly reading your exploration parameters.