openspec-explore

Guide early-stage problem framing and requirement clarification through iterative questioning.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/opensoft/dartwing-ocr-pipeline --skill openspec-explore-opensoft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/opensoft/dartwing-ocr-pipeline/tree/main/.gemini/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/opensoft/dartwing-ocr-pipeline --skill openspec-explore-opensoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enter explore mode - a thinking partner for exploring ideas, investigating problems, and clarifying requirements. Use when the user wants to think through something before or during a change.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Non-prescriptive thinking partner that surfaces multiple directions and questions.
  • Visualize ideas with ASCII diagrams and flexible prompts.
  • Use cases include early-stage problem framing, requirement clarification, and design exploration during scoping.

Quick Start

Tell me your idea and ask me to explore options and clarify requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I clarify complex ideas and refine requirements during early-stage problem framing?▼

To clarify complex ideas and refine requirements, you can use a guided exploration partner that provides non-prescriptive thinking, iterative questioning, and visual prompts to surface multiple directions for your design discussions.

What is the best way to explore options and investigate problems before making a design decision?▼

Exploring options before a design decision is best achieved through non-prescriptive thinking. A guided exploration partner surfaces multiple directions and uses iterative questioning to help you frame the problem and think through potential changes.

Can I visualize ideas and requirements using ASCII diagrams during scoping discussions?▼

Yes, you can visualize ideas using ASCII diagrams. This guided exploration partner supports flexible visual prompts to help you map out early-stage problem framing and requirement clarification during scoping.

Does this exploration partner provide direct solutions or just help me think through problems?▼

This exploration partner provides non-prescriptive thinking rather than direct solutions. It surfaces multiple directions and uses iterative questioning to guide your decisions, ensuring you actively frame the problem and clarify requirements yourself.

When do I need a thinking partner for requirement clarification and design exploration?▼

You need a thinking partner for requirement clarification when you are in early-stage problem framing or scoping. It is useful when you want to investigate problems, explore options, and clarify requirements before or during a change.