# Gsd Explore

Use when the user wants to think through an idea before committing to a plan, e.g.

- Repository: https://github.com/coco-research/coco (797 stars)
- Category: Writing
- License: see repository
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add coco-research/coco --skill gsd-explore -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add coco-research/coco --skill gsd-explore -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add coco-research/coco --skill gsd-explore -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add coco-research/coco --skill gsd-explore -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Use when the user wants to think through an idea before committing to a plan, e.g. /gsd-explore auth strategy. Runs a Socratic session, optionally spawns research, then routes output to notes, seeds, requirements, or new phases.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

<objective>
Open-ended Socratic ideation session. Guides the developer through exploring an idea via
probing questions, optionally spawns research, then routes outputs to the appropriate GSD
artifacts (notes, todos, seeds, research questions, requirements, or new phases).

Accepts an optional topic argument: `/gsd-explore authentication strategy`
</objective>

<execution_context>
@$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/explore.md
</execution_context>

<process>
Execute the explore workflow from @$HOME/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/explore.md end-to-end.
</process>