openspec-explore

Requirement clarification happens by entering a guided exploration mode that reads files and inspects code to surface questions. It investigates problems across multiple exploratory threads without implementing actual changes.

A thinking partner for design discussions works by reviewing your codebase and guiding open-ended inquiry to enable deeper reasoning. It helps you explore the design space and surface ideas across conversations without executing modifications.

Yes, you can generate OpenSpec artifacts like proposals, designs, and specs to capture your thinking during exploration. When you decide to implement changes, the session reminds you to exit explore mode and offers to create a proposal.

Yes, guided thinking supports codebase reading by inspecting files and investigating problems within your existing code. It enables you to explore ideas and surface questions about the code without applying any modifications.

The primary limitation of exploration mode is that it strictly avoids implementing changes to your code. When you request actual implementation, it prompts you to exit the mode and transition to generating a proposal instead.