openspec-explore

To brainstorm and compare approaches, you can use an interactive thinking partner to evaluate options and analyze trade-offs without writing implementation code. It reads files and searches the codebase to ground the discussion.

Investigating codebase problems involves reading files and searching code interactively to clarify requirements. This process surfaces hidden complexity using ASCII diagrams before any actual implementation begins.

Yes, you need the OpenSpec CLI installed to explore ideas and clarify requirements. The exploration mode is initiated by running the 'openspec explore' command to start the interactive brainstorming session.

Yes, you can use exploration mode strictly for thinking and investigation without modifying code. It is designed for brainstorming and analyzing the codebase to clarify requirements before implementation.

To visualize hidden complexity during requirement clarification, the tool generates ASCII diagrams. These diagrams map out investigated codebase structures and compare multiple approaches to make complex ideas clear.

You should avoid codebase exploration if you need direct code generation or immediate implementation. It is strictly a thinking partner for comparing options and clarifying requirements, not an automated coding solution.