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▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.