openspec-explore

Name: openspec-explore
Availability: InStock
Author: foxytanuki

Surface questions, options, and ASCII diagrams for structured problem exploration.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#requirements #discovery #open-spec #idea-generation #thinking-partner #explore-mode #visual-diagrams

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npx skills add https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob --skill openspec-explore-foxytanuki

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Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob/tree/main/.opencode/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/foxytanuki/bob --skill openspec-explore-foxytanuki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a patient, non-implementation thinking partner to help teams explore ideas, frame problems, and clarify requirements before committing to work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Flexible exploration partner to surface questions, map tradeoffs, and brainstorm options
ASCII diagrams and structured prompts to visualize ideas
Risk and unknowns surfacing to support change proposals and requirement clarification

Quick Start

Describe your problem and constraints, and I will surface questions, ideas, and exploration paths.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I explore ideas and clarify requirements before committing to implementation?▼

To explore ideas and clarify requirements, you describe your core problem, constraints, and scenarios to a thinking partner that surfaces questions, options, and ASCII diagrams for structured discovery without writing code.

What is a thinking partner for framing problems and mapping tradeoffs?▼

A thinking partner for framing problems is a non-implementation exploration tool that helps teams brainstorm options, surface unknowns, and map tradeoffs using structured prompts and ASCII diagrams before committing to work.

How do I visualize ideas and exploration paths using ASCII diagrams?▼

You visualize ideas and exploration paths by providing your problem context and constraints, which triggers the system to generate ASCII diagrams and structured prompts that map tradeoffs and surface relevant questions.

Can I use this exploration mode to support change proposals and risk surfacing?▼

Yes, you can use exploration mode to support change proposals by surfacing risks, unknowns, and tradeoffs through structured discovery questions, helping clarify requirements before any implementation begins.

Does this requirements discovery process require any specific dependencies or components?▼

No, this requirements discovery process requires no specific dependencies or components; you simply provide your problem description, context, and constraints to start the structured exploration.

When should I not use a non-implementation thinking partner for idea generation?▼

You should not use a non-implementation thinking partner when your project requires actual code execution or deployment, as this tool focuses purely on structured idea exploration, requirement clarification, and visual mapping without implementation.