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opsx-explore

Enters OpenSpec explore mode to investigate ideas and clarify requirements without writing code.

1|Updated Jun 27, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#requirements#slash command#openspec#code investigation#explore#codegraph
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TE-QuanBZhang/skills-pool --skill opsx-explore-te-quanbzhang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: opsx-explore
Source: https://github.com/TE-QuanBZhang/skills-pool/tree/main/ai-coding/skills/opsx-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TE-QuanBZhang/skills-pool --skill opsx-explore-te-quanbzhang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When starting a new feature or investigating a problem, developers often jump into implementation too early. This Skill provides a structured explore mode for thinking through ideas, investigating codebases, and clarifying requirements before any code is written. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Explore Mode Activation: Triggered via the /opsx:explore slash command to enter a read-only thinking mode where no code is written or implemented. - Codebase Investigation: Uses CodeGraph (codegraph explore) to surface relevant code symbols and ground discussions in the actual codebase. - OpenSpec Integration: Checks openspec list --json for existing changes and reads change artifacts when a change name is mentioned. - Use Case: Before implementing a new caching layer, run /opsx:explore caching strategy to ask questions, visualize options with ASCII diagrams, and capture decisions as OpenSpec artifacts once insights crystallize. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to enter explore mode with /opsx:explore followed by your idea, problem, or change name to start investigating without writing any code.

Frequently Asked Questions about opsx-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use the /opsx:explore command?▼

Run /opsx:explore followed by an idea, problem, change name, or nothing at all. The AI enters explore mode, asks questions, investigates the codebase with CodeGraph, and helps clarify requirements without writing any code.

What is explore mode in OpenSpec workflows?▼

Explore mode is a read-only thinking phase for investigating ideas and problems before implementation. You can read files and search code, but the mode explicitly forbids writing code or implementing features.

Does opsx-explore work with CodeGraph?▼

Yes, the skill uses the codegraph explore command to surface relevant code symbols during investigation. CodeGraph must be installed and configured for codebase grounding to work.

Can explore mode modify or write code?▼

No, explore mode is strictly for thinking, not implementing. It may read files and search code, but it never writes code or implements features; insights can be captured as OpenSpec artifacts instead.

When should I use explore mode instead of proposing a change?▼

Use explore mode when the problem or requirements are still unclear and you need to investigate the codebase or think through options. Once insights crystallize, capture decisions in artifacts and move to the propose workflow.

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