spectra-discuss

Facilitate focused discussions on topics to reach documented decisions.

1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/howie/MiniShell --skill spectra-discuss-howie
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: spectra-discuss
Source: https://github.com/howie/MiniShell/tree/main/.claude/skills/spectra-discuss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howie/MiniShell --skill spectra-discuss-howie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It provides a structured, AI‑guided workflow for holding focused discussions on a topic, ensuring the conversation converges to a clear, documented decision without writing any code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre‑discussion codebase scouting to gather relevant files before forming assumptions.
  • Assumptions and interview modes that adapt based on code context and user preference.
  • Mode switching, detailed trade‑off tables, and visual diagrams to explore options.
  • Convergence process that narrows options, states trade‑offs, and produces a concise decision summary captured as Spectra artifacts.
  • Ideal for design debates, architecture choices, requirement clarification, and any scenario needing collaborative reasoning backed by code insights.

Quick Start

Use the /spectra-discuss command followed by your topic to begin a guided discussion.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectra-discuss

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I facilitate an architecture decision discussion without writing code?

Use a structured discussion workflow to guide architecture decisions without writing code by scouting relevant files, exploring trade-offs via diagrams, and converging to a clear decision captured as a documented artifact.

What is the best way to resolve design debates and reach a clear conclusion?

Resolving design debates requires a convergence process that narrows options, states trade-offs explicitly, and produces a concise decision summary captured as an artifact to ensure collaborative reasoning reaches a clear conclusion.

How do I clarify requirements using codebase context before implementation?

Clarify requirements by running pre-discussion codebase scouting to gather relevant files, then use interview modes that adapt assumptions based on that code context to align stakeholders before any implementation begins.

Do I need the Spectra CLI to run collaborative design discussions?

Yes, you need the Spectra CLI to run collaborative design discussions, as it enforces the guardrails that prevent code implementation and ensures the conversation captures decisions within Spectra artifacts.

Can I explore architecture options with trade-off tables and visual diagrams?

Yes, you can explore architecture options using mode switching that generates detailed trade-off tables and visual diagrams to compare alternatives before narrowing down to a final documented decision.

When should I not use an AI-guided discussion workflow for design decisions?

You should not use an AI-guided discussion workflow when you need actual code implementation, as this process is strictly conceptual and applies guardrails to prevent code generation, focusing solely on collaborative reasoning and decision capture.