openspec-explore

Explore ideas and clarify requirements within OpenSpec workflows.

2|Updated Oct 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Max-Loo/multi-chat --skill openspec-explore-max-loo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/Max-Loo/multi-chat/tree/main/.trae/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Max-Loo/multi-chat --skill openspec-explore-max-loo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a thinking partner to help users think through ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements before making changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured thinking prompts to surface questions and alternatives
  • Context-aware exploration of codebases and documents
  • Creation of OpenSpec artifacts (proposals, designs, specs) while avoiding implementation

Quick Start

Enter explore mode to think deeply about your idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I brainstorm and clarify requirements before writing code?

To clarify requirements before writing code, you need a thinking partner to investigate problems, map requirements, and reason about design choices. This approach helps surface questions and alternatives without actually implementing features.

Can I explore a codebase to map out design choices for new features?

Yes, you can explore a codebase to map out design choices for new features. Context-aware exploration allows you to read files and examine existing code to inform your design thinking and requirement drafting.

What is an OpenSpec workflow for drafting proposals and specs?

An OpenSpec workflow is a process that generates artifacts like proposals, designs, and specs while deliberately avoiding code implementation. It provides structured thinking prompts to help you investigate problems and clarify requirements.

Does this requirements exploration approach generate actual implementation code?

No, this requirements exploration approach does not generate implementation code. It focuses entirely on acting as a thinking partner to create OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and specs, ensuring design choices are mapped out first.

How do I start exploring ideas in explore mode?

To start exploring ideas in explore mode, enter the mode to think deeply about your idea. The system then provides structured thinking prompts and examines codebase context to help you draft proposals and designs.