openspec-explore

To clarify software requirements during initial design, use an exploration framework to think through problems and navigate implementation complexity without coding pressures. This approach allows software architects to brainstorm and refine ideas visually before committing to development.

Yes, you need the openspec CLI tool installed to access project documentation. The exploration framework requires this dependency to reference existing OpenSpec proposals and designs, ensuring your brainstorming sessions have accurate technical context.

Yes, you can use ASCII diagrams and other visualization tools to present software architecture ideas. This allows you to create and share visual representations of requirements and designs directly within your exploration environment.

The best way to brainstorm software development ideas with existing context is to use a framework that integrates directly with your project proposals. This ensures your requirement clarification process is grounded in your established designs and documentation.

You should not use an exploration mode if your project requires immediate code implementation or lacks existing OpenSpec proposals for reference. It is designed for requirement clarification and brainstorming, not for generating production-ready code.