Is it safe to run on large repositories?

Yes, it uses optimized search patterns and ignores heavy directories like node_modules or vendor to ensure speed and efficiency even in large projects.

What is the primary goal of the Codebase Onboarding skill?

It aims to quickly orient developers and AI agents to an unfamiliar repository by automatically identifying the tech stack, architecture, and coding conventions.

Does it overwrite my existing documentation?

No, it is designed to respect and enhance existing CLAUDE.md files, merging new findings with your current instructions while calling out changes.

Which programming languages does it support?

It supports a wide range of ecosystems including JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, and more via package manifest and framework detection.

How does it identify project architecture?

It performs high-level reconnaissance using glob and grep commands to scan configuration files, directory structures, and entry points without reading every file.

Codebase Onboarding Guide

Name: Codebase Onboarding Guide
Author: affaan-m

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Analyzes unfamiliar codebases to generate comprehensive onboarding guides, architecture maps, and standardized project instructions.

The Codebase Onboarding skill automates the discovery phase of joining a new project by systematically scanning for tech stacks, framework fingerprints, and directory structures. It translates complex repository layouts into scannable onboarding guides and generates or updates CLAUDE.md files to ensure AI agents follow local coding conventions. By identifying entry points, data flows, and naming patterns, this skill provides both human developers and AI assistants with the structural insight needed to navigate and contribute to a codebase immediately.

Características Principales

01Smart merging with existing documentation to preserve historical context.

02Multi-phase reconnaissance to detect tech stacks, frameworks, and entry points.

03Automatic architecture mapping and directory-to-purpose visualization.

04Generation of project-specific CLAUDE.md instructions for AI agents.

05Detection of coding conventions, naming patterns, and Git workflows.

06172,009 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01New developers joining an existing team or repository who need a quick orientation.

02Setting up Claude Code for the first time in an undocumented or legacy project.

03Standardizing project instructions and conventions across multiple repositories.

Características Principales

01Smart merging with existing documentation to preserve historical context.

02Multi-phase reconnaissance to detect tech stacks, frameworks, and entry points.

03Automatic architecture mapping and directory-to-purpose visualization.

04Generation of project-specific CLAUDE.md instructions for AI agents.

05Detection of coding conventions, naming patterns, and Git workflows.

06172,009 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01New developers joining an existing team or repository who need a quick orientation.

02Setting up Claude Code for the first time in an undocumented or legacy project.

03Standardizing project instructions and conventions across multiple repositories.