/knowzcode:explore
The explore command is for when you want to investigate before committing. It performs deep research into a topic, analyzes your codebase for relevant patterns, queries knowledge vaults, and produces a structured analysis with implementation options. No code is written -- just research and planning.
How it works
Run /knowzcode:explore with a topic or question. The framework dispatches Context Scouts and the Analyst to research your codebase, vault knowledge, and the topic itself. You get a structured report covering: current state analysis, implementation options with trade-offs, estimated complexity for each option, related past decisions, and recommended approach. This report can feed directly into /knowzcode:work when you are ready to build.
Explore report showing implementation options with trade-offs
Screenshot coming soon
Why it matters
Not every idea is ready for implementation. Sometimes you need to understand the landscape before deciding what to build. The explore command provides this research capability with the same rigor as the build workflow. It prevents the common anti-pattern of jumping straight into code without understanding the implications. The structured output also makes it easy to share research with team members for discussion.
Explore output being reviewed before starting a work workflow
Screenshot coming soon
Related Features
/knowzcode:work
Start a full development workflow with analysis, specs, implementation, testing, and audit.
Impact Analysis
An analyst agent examines your codebase and identifies which files and components will be affected before code is written.
Context Scout
Researches project history: scans existing specs, past work, and related context.