openspec-explore

Explores ideas and problems interactively, integrating with OpenSpec CLI to create proposals and designs.

Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#idea generation #codebase analysis #exploration #problem investigation #design support

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/shivros/archon --skill openspec-explore-shivros

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/shivros/archon/tree/main/.gemini/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shivros/archon --skill openspec-explore-shivros

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The openspec-explore Skill helps users think through ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements without the distraction of immediate implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Exploration Mode: Engage in free-form exploration without constraints.
Problem Space Exploration: Ask clarifying questions, challenge assumptions, and reframe problems.
Codebase Investigation: Map architecture, find integration points, and identify patterns.
Option Comparison: Brainstorm approaches, create comparison tables, and recommend paths.
Visualization: Utilize ASCII diagrams to clarify complex concepts.
Risk Identification: Surface potential issues and suggest investigations.
OpenSpec Awareness: Utilize the OpenSpec system for context and artifact creation.
Flexible Workflow: No fixed steps, no required sequence, no mandatory outputs.

Quick Start

Enter explore mode with the openspec-explore Skill to start thinking deeply and visually.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I clarify requirements and explore ideas before starting implementation?▼

To clarify requirements and explore ideas, you need a tool that asks clarifying questions and challenges assumptions. This skill provides a free-form exploration platform to map architecture, reframe problems, and brainstorm approaches without immediate coding distractions.

Can I investigate codebase architecture and find integration points without writing code?▼

Yes, you can investigate codebase architecture and find integration points without writing code. The skill performs codebase investigation by mapping integration points, identifying patterns, and utilizing ASCII diagrams to visualize complex concepts for clearer analysis.

Do I need the openspec-cli to manage proposals and design artifacts?▼

Yes, you need the openspec-cli to manage proposals and design artifacts. The skill requires an understanding of the OpenSpec CLI to create and manage artifacts, utilizing the OpenSpec system for context during idea exploration and problem investigation.

What is the best way to brainstorm approaches and compare options for a new feature?▼

The best way to brainstorm approaches and compare options is to use a structured exploration mode. This skill helps you brainstorm paths, create comparison tables, surface potential risks, and recommend the most viable approach for your feature design.

Are there fixed steps or required outputs when exploring a problem space?▼

No, there are no fixed steps or required outputs when exploring a problem space. The skill offers a flexible workflow with no mandatory sequence, allowing you to engage in free-form exploration, ask clarifying questions, and challenge assumptions naturally.

When should I not use this exploration approach for software engineering?▼

You should not use this exploration approach when you need immediate implementation rather than conceptual analysis. The skill focuses entirely on clarifying requirements, investigating problems, and mapping architecture, deliberately excluding code generation and direct implementation phases.