sg-explore

Explore a problem space before coding so you do not harden the wrong idea into implementation.

A non-coding exploration skill for clarifying ambiguity, options, and risks before the build phase starts.

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Problem

What problem this solves

Many delivery mistakes start by coding too early, before the real problem or best direction is clear.

Outcome

What changes when it works

You get a clearer problem frame and sharper implementation options, plus a durable exploration report when the exploration is substantial or explicitly traced.

Why It Matters

What this changes for a solo founder

This skill is useful when the urge to move fast would otherwise hide important product or architecture uncertainty.

When to use it

When the problem is still fuzzy
When several solution paths seem plausible
When you need better framing before writing a spec or code

What you give it

A question, problem, or idea to unpack
The current repo or business context when relevant

What you get back

A clearer understanding of the problem space
Better tradeoff visibility before implementation
A stronger handoff into spec work
A durable exploration report path when a trace is requested or the exploration passes the substantial threshold

Typical examples

/sg-explore onboarding simplification
/sg-explore should this live in the API or UI
/sg-explore pricing page direction

Limits

It is intentionally read-only and does not implement the result
It does not write chantier spec history; `/sg-spec` remains the path for chantier specs
Exploration without follow-through still needs later spec or build steps

Related Skills

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Plan & Decide

sg-spec

Turn a fuzzy request into an implementation-ready contract before code starts mutating the repo.

The spec-writing skill for shaping non-trivial work into a clear user story, behavior contract, executable task list, and chantier history.

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Build & Fix

sg-fix

Triage a bug fast, decide whether it is safe to patch now, and route it correctly.

The bug-first entrypoint for ShipGlows when the work starts from broken behavior instead of a new feature request.

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Research & Grow

sg-research

Research a topic deeply enough that you can make a better product or GTM decision afterward.

A structured research skill for gathering evidence, checking current-source freshness, and saving reusable workflow reports.

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Go Deeper

This public page explains the move. The repository explains the execution contract.

Use the public catalog for education and workflow selection. Move to the docs and GitHub when you want the operator-grade execution details behind the skill system.

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