How do I trigger the onboarding process?

You can activate the skill by running the /onboard command or by asking Claude to perform a systematic analysis of a new project.

Is this guide compatible with any programming language?

Yes, the onboarding guide is language-agnostic and identifies tech stacks by inspecting core files like package.json, requirements.txt, or README.md.

Can I use this to generate documentation for my team?

Yes, the skill includes a standardized Onboarding Notes template that Claude can fill out to provide a persistent record of the project's purpose and setup.

What does the /architecture command do?

It analyzes the project's directory structure, module boundaries, and design patterns to provide a clear overview of how the system is organized.

What is the 'Follow one feature' strategy?

It is a technique where Claude traces a single user action, like a login, through all layers of the code—from the UI to the database—to understand data flow.

Codebase Onboarding Guide

Name: Codebase Onboarding Guide
Author: dding-g

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Facilitates systematic understanding and setup of new software projects through a structured five-step analysis process.

The Codebase Onboarding Guide is designed to streamline the transition into new repositories by providing a comprehensive framework for codebase analysis. It guides Claude through identifying core business problems, setting up local development environments, tracing data flows end-to-end, and uncovering architectural patterns. This skill ensures that users and AI agents can start contributing effectively and safely by following established project conventions and documenting critical domain knowledge from the start.

Características Principales

01End-to-end feature tracing strategy to map complex business logic flows.

02Automated analysis commands for codebase structure, architecture, and dependencies.

03Structured 5-step onboarding workflow from high-level overview to first contribution.

04Standardized Onboarding Notes template for documenting project specifics.

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06Built-in best practices to prevent common pitfalls during early-stage repository exploration.

Casos de Uso

01Generating high-quality internal documentation for project architecture and setup.

02Claude agents needing to build a mental map of a codebase before performing refactors.

03Developers joining a new team or starting work on a legacy project.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dding-g/ddingg-claude-marketplace onboarding-guide

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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