openspec-explore

Explore ideas and clarify requirements without implementing changes.

2|Updated Feb 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yandiaan/penginfo-handal-hackathon --skill openspec-explore-yandiaan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openspec-explore
Source: https://github.com/yandiaan/penginfo-handal-hackathon/tree/main/.qoder/skills/openspec-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yandiaan/penginfo-handal-hackathon --skill openspec-explore-yandiaan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a thinking partner to help you explore ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements without directly implementing changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explore problem space: ask clarifying questions and surface multiple directions to consider.
  • Investigate the codebase and architecture: map dependencies, surface risks, and identify integration points.
  • Visualize ideas: create ASCII diagrams and mental models to communicate options clearly.
  • Surface risks and unknowns: identify potential failure points, data gaps, and assumptions.

Quick Start

Tell me what you want to explore and I will help think through it without implementing changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about openspec-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I explore and clarify requirements without writing code?▼

To explore requirements without writing code, use a thinking-partner mode that asks clarifying questions, compares options, and visualizes diagrams while enforcing non-implementation behavior during discovery sessions.

What is the best way to investigate a codebase when problems are vague?▼

The best way to investigate vague problems is using an exploration mode that reads files, maps dependencies, surfaces integration points, and identifies risks without implementing changes.

Can I visualize architecture and ideas using ASCII diagrams during discovery?▼

Yes, you can visualize architecture and ideas using ASCII diagrams to build mental models and communicate options clearly during problem-space exploration and requirement clarification.

Does this exploration mode allow creating OpenSpec artifacts?▼

Yes, this exploration mode permits creating OpenSpec artifacts upon request while displaying guardrails and boundary conditions to ensure no direct code implementation occurs.

What are the limitations of using a thinking partner for problem-solving?▼

The limitation is that it enforces non-implementation behavior, meaning it will not write or apply code changes. It is restricted to reading files, investigating architecture, and surfacing risks.