openspec-explore

A thinking partner helps clarify requirements by surfacing questions, mapping the problem space, and visualizing options. It guides decision-making during early design sessions to align intents before any implementation begins.

Exploring ideas works best with a non-judgmental thinking partner that visualizes options using ASCII diagrams and surfaces risks. It reads codebases and maps the problem space to highlight uncertainty for better decisions.

You can generate design proposals without writing code by using an exploration mode that enforces strict no-coding guardrails. It focuses on clarifying requirements, surfacing risks, and preparing change proposals instead of implementation.

OpenSpec exploration supports visualizing the problem space by generating ASCII diagrams. It acts as a thinking partner to map options, surface risks, and highlight uncertainty during requirements refinement sessions.

Avoid using an exploratory thinking partner when you need actual code implementation. It operates under strict no-coding guardrails and is designed exclusively for early design discussions, problem investigation, and requirements clarification.