openspec-explore

To clarify requirements before committing to code changes, you can use a thinking partner to examine ideas, surface risks, and refine needs through guided questions and visual diagrams without executing any code.

The best way to visually brainstorm ideas without writing code is to use a collaborative thinking partner that generates ASCII diagrams, asks clarifying questions, and investigates problems while strictly avoiding implementation.

Yes, you can explore alternative approaches and surface risks before starting a project by activating an exploration mode that tracks assumptions, asks context-aware questions, and visualizes options without implementing changes.

To reason through file contexts during a brainstorming session, use a thinking partner that reads files, asks clarifying questions based on the content, and helps you think through options visually using ASCII diagrams.

You should use exploration mode instead of directly implementing changes when you need to think through options, clarify needs, and surface risks before or during a change, ensuring your requirements are fully refined before execution.