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openspec-explore

Explores ideas, investigates codebases, and clarifies requirements through OpenSpec-guided thinking sessions.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#architecture#brainstorming#requirements#exploration#openspec#change proposal
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ismaelsoilet/ismaelsoilet-landing --skill openspec-explore-ismaelsoilet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/ismaelsoilet/ismaelsoilet-landing/tree/main/.cursor/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ismaelsoilet/ismaelsoilet-landing --skill openspec-explore-ismaelsoilet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Teams often jump into implementation before fully understanding a problem, leading to rework and misaligned requirements. This Skill provides a dedicated explore mode where the AI acts as a thinking partner—investigating the codebase, visualizing architecture, and surfacing risks—without writing any application code. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Codebase-grounded exploration: Reads files, maps existing architecture, and identifies integration points using the OpenSpec CLI for context. - Visual thinking: Produces ASCII diagrams, comparison tables, and state machines to clarify complex problems. - OpenSpec artifact capture: Offers to record decisions in proposals, design docs, specs, and task lists when insights crystallize. - Use Case: Before adding real-time collaboration to your app, enter explore mode to map the collaboration spectrum, compare CRDT versus presence-based approaches, and capture the chosen design in an OpenSpec change proposal. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to enter explore mode and think through your idea or problem before creating any change proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I explore a feature idea before implementing it?▼

Enter explore mode and describe your idea in natural language. The AI investigates the relevant codebase, draws diagrams of possible approaches, and asks clarifying questions, without writing any application code until you exit and create a change proposal.

What is OpenSpec explore mode used for?▼

Explore mode is a thinking stance for clarifying requirements, comparing design options, and surfacing risks before implementation. It can read code and create OpenSpec artifacts like proposals and specs, but never implements features.

Does openspec-explore require the OpenSpec CLI?▼

Yes, the Skill requires the openspec CLI to be installed. It uses commands like openspec list, status, and store list to read project context, check active changes, and resolve artifact paths.

Can explore mode write code or implement features?▼

No, explore mode explicitly forbids writing application code or implementing features. It may only read files, investigate the codebase, and create OpenSpec artifacts such as proposals, designs, and specs when asked.

When should I exit explore mode and create a change proposal?▼

Exit when the problem is well understood and an approach has crystallized. The AI will typically offer to create a change proposal once insights solidify, but the decision to formalize always remains with the user.

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