explain-codebase
Explain how an unfamiliar codebase area fits together by mapping its purpose, entry points, modules, callers, flows, tests, and important terms. Read-only.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/klausborges/workflow-skills --skill explain-codebaseIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
The explain-codebase skill is safe and focused on read-only codebase analysis. It contains no executable code, network operations, or external dependencies.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
What does this agent skill do?
Explain Codebase
Map the requested code area without changing it.
Process
- Read repo instructions and relevant current docs, Glossary, or ADRs.
- Infer the smallest useful scope when the user did not name one.
- Inspect entry points, key modules, callers, tests, and important data/control flow.
- Read relevant ADRs before using history. Inspect targeted history only when the user asks or current evidence cannot explain a consequential design choice.
- Explain ownership and flow at the user's level; distinguish verified evidence, inference, and unknowns.
Prefer a compact shape:
- Purpose
- Entry points and key modules
- Caller/data/control flow
- Relevant tests or checks
- Important terms
- Unknowns or assumptions
Use focused file references, not a search dump. Do not edit, diagnose, review, or refactor unless the user switches workflows. If evidence reveals a likely bug or architecture friction, note it briefly and recommend diagnose-issue or improve-architecture as a separate next step.
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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