How do I transition from exploration to implementation?

Once your ideas are crystallized and captured in artifacts, you can exit explore mode and use commands like /opsx:new or /opsx:ff to start the actual coding workflow.

Does OpenSpec Explore write code?

No, it is strictly for thinking, investigating, and documenting. It is designed to prevent implementation tasks to ensure you focus on high-level planning and problem-solving.

Can I use this for architectural visualization?

Yes, OpenSpec Explore uses ASCII diagrams liberally to help visualize system states, data flows, and dependency graphs directly in the terminal.

What are OpenSpec artifacts?

OpenSpec artifacts are structured markdown documents such as proposals, designs, and task lists that capture the output of your thinking and define the scope of a change.

OpenSpec Explore

Name: OpenSpec Explore
Author: moredip

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides a dedicated thinking environment for investigating codebases, clarifying requirements, and exploring architectural ideas without writing implementation code.

OpenSpec Explore transforms Claude into a high-level thinking partner focused on the pre-implementation phase of software development. It allows users to dive deep into problem spaces, map existing architectures through ASCII visualizations, and challenge assumptions before a single line of feature code is written. By integrating with the OpenSpec CLI, it helps transition abstract thoughts into formal artifacts like proposals and design specs, ensuring that complex changes are grounded in a clear understanding of the codebase and project goals.

Key Features

01Seamless integration with OpenSpec CLI to create design artifacts

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03Non-prescriptive exploration mode focused on curiosity and clarifying unknowns

04Liberal use of ASCII diagrams to visualize data flows and system states

05Strict guardrails to prevent accidental implementation during the thinking phase

06Deep codebase investigation and architectural mapping

Use Cases

01Brainstorming architectural shifts before starting a complex refactor

02Clarifying vague feature requirements with a collaborative AI partner

03Investigating a legacy codebase to identify integration points and hidden risks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add moredip/session-share openspec-explore

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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