openspec-explore

Name: openspec-explore
Availability: InStock
Author: oalansilva

Explores ideas and problems through structured questioning and ASCII diagrams without writing code.

Updated Dec 28, 2025

Search Tags:#codebase #requirements #diagrams #explore #problem-framing #thinking-partner

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npx skills add https://github.com/oalansilva/crypto --skill openspec-explore-oalansilva

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Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/oalansilva/crypto/tree/main/.codex/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oalansilva/crypto --skill openspec-explore-oalansilva

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enter explore mode - a thinking partner for exploring ideas, investigating problems, and clarifying requirements. Use when the user wants to think through something before or during a change.

Core Features & Use Cases

Think deeply about problems and surface questions, options, and risks.
Read and map the codebase or problem space without implementing anything.
Surface multiple directions and facilitate structured decision-making through diagrams and questions.

Quick Start

Ask me to explore a topic and I will think aloud, diagram ideas, and surface options.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I explore ideas and clarify requirements before writing code?▼

To explore ideas and clarify requirements, you use a thinking partner that maps the problem space and surfaces options without writing code. This approach facilitates early-stage problem framing by investigating risks and structuring decisions before implementation begins.

What is the best way to investigate a codebase without modifying it?▼

The best way to investigate a codebase without modifying it is to use an exploration mode that reads and maps the project structure. This allows you to surface questions and risks across domains while ensuring no implementation actions are executed.

Can I visualize design options and problem framing using ASCII diagrams?▼

Yes, you can visualize design options and problem framing using ASCII diagrams. This feature supports structured decision-making by allowing you to diagram ideas and surface multiple directions during early-stage codebase investigation.

Does this requirements exploration approach work without dependencies?▼

Yes, this requirements exploration approach works completely without dependencies. It operates as a standalone thinking partner to map problem spaces and capture artifacts on demand across various projects and domains.

When should I not use a thinking partner for problem framing?▼

You should not use a thinking partner for problem framing when you are ready to write or modify code. This approach strictly prohibits implementation actions and is designed only for exploring ideas, surfacing risks, and clarifying requirements.