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openspec-explore

Explore codebases with ASCII diagrams and OpenSpec artifact tracking.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#code exploration#system analysis#OpenSpec#visual thinking#change investigation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/min-zou/obsidian-doc --skill openspec-explore-min-zou
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/min-zou/obsidian-doc/tree/main/format/areas/system/agent-skills/codex/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/min-zou/obsidian-doc --skill openspec-explore-min-zou

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openspec-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Openspec-explore helps in exploring and visualizing codebases to understand the existing system and its architecture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep Exploration: Allows deep diving into the codebase for detailed investigation.
  • Visual Thinking: Offers ASCII diagrams to aid in understanding the codebase's architecture.
  • OpenSpec Awareness: Integration with the OpenSpec system to check changes and create artifacts like proposals and designs.
  • Use Case: Use when a team needs to explore a large codebase and brainstorm ideas or understand how components integrate.

Quick Start

To enter explore mode and begin, say "Enter explore mode".

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I explore a large codebase to understand its architecture before making changes?▼

Code exploration for pre-change investigation involves mapping system architecture and component integration. You can use ASCII diagrams and interactive problem investigation to collaboratively analyze the existing system and think through solutions.

What is the best way to visualize codebase architecture for system analysis?▼

Visual thinking for system analysis is achieved through ASCII diagrams that map code components. This approach provides clear architectural visualization to help teams understand how components integrate within a large codebase.

How do I create and track artifacts like proposals and designs during code investigation?▼

Artifact creation and tracking during code investigation is handled through OpenSpec system integration. It checks changes and creates proposals and designs to systematically document the exploration and system analysis process.

Do I need openspec-cli to perform deep code exploration and change investigation?▼

Yes, openspec-cli is a required dependency for deep code exploration. The investigation system relies on it to integrate OpenSpec artifact creation and tracking capabilities into your change investigation workflow.

Does this code exploration approach work for brainstorming how components integrate?▼

Code exploration for component integration brainstorming works by allowing teams to deep dive into the codebase. It provides interactive problem investigation and visual thinking tools to collaboratively understand system architecture.

When should I use interactive problem investigation instead of standard code mapping?▼

Interactive problem investigation is used for pre-change investigation and collaborative solution brainstorming. Standard code mapping provides architectural overviews, while interactive investigation helps analyze specific system integration challenges.

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