How does Codebase Explorer handle large monorepos?

It utilizes high-performance tools like git ls-files and nx graph to efficiently map structures and dependencies without needing to process every file simultaneously.

Does it require manual configuration?

No, it automatically parses your request to extract the topic and focus area, then uses specialized agents to load the necessary context.

Is this skill part of a larger development workflow?

Yes, it is designed as the essential first step in a four-part workflow: Explore, Plan, Review, and Execute, ensuring all changes are context-aware.

Can it identify specific design patterns?

Yes, by using advanced Grep and Glob searches, it identifies recurring implementation styles and coding conventions unique to your specific project.

Codebase Explorer

Name: Codebase Explorer
Author: Uniswap

byUniswap

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Analyzes and documents existing codebases to map architecture, data flows, and implementation patterns.

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Codebase Explorer is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to build a deep understanding of complex projects before making modifications. It automates the process of tracing request flows, mapping dependencies using Nx graphs, and identifying architectural patterns through comprehensive repository analysis. By acting as the foundational discovery phase in the development workflow, it ensures that AI-generated plans are grounded in the actual structure and conventions of the existing code, significantly reducing technical debt and implementation errors.

Características Principales

Automated dependency and architecture mapping
Seamless integration with planning and implementation agents
Natural language query support for complex codebase logic
Deep code tracing across modules and services
13 GitHub stars
Identification of project-specific patterns and conventions

Casos de Uso

Mapping architectural dependencies in an Nx monorepo
Onboarding to a new repository or large-scale feature
Tracing data flow from API endpoints to the database

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Características Principales

Automated dependency and architecture mapping
Seamless integration with planning and implementation agents
Natural language query support for complex codebase logic
Deep code tracing across modules and services
13 GitHub stars
Identification of project-specific patterns and conventions

Casos de Uso

Mapping architectural dependencies in an Nx monorepo
Onboarding to a new repository or large-scale feature
Tracing data flow from API endpoints to the database