openspec-explore

Think through ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements before committing to a change using `/opsx:explore`. Use when the user says "explore an idea", "think through this", "investigate options", or wants to brainstorm before creating a formal change.

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Best use case

openspec-explore is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Think through ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements before committing to a change using `/opsx:explore`. Use when the user says "explore an idea", "think through this", "investigate options", or wants to brainstorm before creating a formal change.

Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.

Practical example

Example input

Use the "openspec-explore" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Think through ideas, investigate problems, and clarify requirements before committing to a change using `/opsx:explore`. Use when the user says "explore an idea", "think through this", "investigate options", or wants to brainstorm before creating a formal change.

Example output

A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.

When to use this skill

Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.

When not to use this skill

Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/openspec-explore/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills/main/skills/openspec-skills/openspec-explore/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/openspec-explore/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How openspec-explore Compares

Feature / Agent	openspec-explore	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# OpenSpec Explore Skill

Use **`/opsx:explore`** to think through ideas, investigate problems, compare options, and clarify requirements — all without creating any artifacts or committing to a structure. When insights crystallize, transition to **openspec-new** or **openspec-ff**.

## When to Use

- Requirements are unclear and the user needs to investigate first.
- Comparing multiple approaches before deciding on one.
- The user wants to explore the codebase for improvement opportunities.
- Brainstorming before a formal change proposal.

## Prerequisites

- **OpenSpec initialized** in the project (see **openspec-initial**).

## Workflow

1. **Start exploration**
   - Run `/opsx:explore` or `/opsx:explore [topic]`.
   - The agent opens an exploratory conversation with no structure required.

2. **Investigate**
   - Analyze the codebase, compare options, create diagrams, answer questions.
   - No artifacts are created during exploration — it is purely a thinking exercise.

3. **Transition when ready**
   - When the user has clarity, suggest `/opsx:new <change-name>` to start a formal change.
   - Or `/opsx:ff <change-name>` if they want to create all planning artifacts at once.

## Outputs

- No artifacts or files are created. The output is the conversation itself — insights, options, recommendations.

## Next Steps

- When ready to act: use **openspec-new** to start a change, or **openspec-ff** to fast-forward through planning.

## Troubleshooting

- **"Commands not recognized"**: Ensure OpenSpec is initialized (`openspec init`). See **openspec-initial**.

## References

- [OpenSpec Commands: /opsx:explore](https://github.com/Fission-AI/OpenSpec/blob/main/docs/commands.md)

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