openspec-explore

To explore new feature ideas in a codebase before writing code, you can use an AI thinking partner to investigate problems, read files, and clarify requirements without implementation pressure. This process results in documented OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and designs.

Yes, you can search and read code to investigate a complex system without modifying the files. The exploration mode allows you to read files and investigate the codebase while ensuring no implementation or code writing occurs during the session.

To clarify and document software requirements during change management, engage in an open-ended conversation with an AI thinking partner. This helps solidify your thinking and automatically documents the clarified requirements as OpenSpec specs and proposals.

Yes, you need the openspec CLI installed to create and save OpenSpec proposals and specs. The CLI provides the necessary context and artifact creation capabilities required to document your ideas and designs directly within the codebase.

The best way to visualize and think through a software design before a change is to use an open-ended AI conversation for free visualization. This approach clarifies your thinking and captures the resulting thoughts as structured artifacts for future reference.

No, openspec-explore does not write or modify code during the codebase investigation process. It is strictly designed for non-implementing, open-ended conversation to read files, explore ideas, and document thoughts as artifacts.