What is an Intent Layer?

An Intent Layer is a structured set of documentation files (such as CLAUDE.md or AGENTS.md) that describe the purpose, rules, and entry points of different parts of a codebase, making it easier for humans and AI to navigate.

How long does it take to get oriented using this skill?

The skill is designed around a '15-Minute Orientation' workflow that covers reading the root node, mapping the hierarchy, identifying entry points, and deep-reading specific areas.

Can I use this on a project without an existing Intent Layer?

You should first run the 'intent-layer' setup skill to generate the necessary documentation state. This skill requires the project state to be marked as 'complete' to function effectively.

Does this skill support different engineering roles?

Yes, it provides specific onboarding paths for Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and Full-stack roles, highlighting the most relevant subsystems and AGENTS.md files for each.

Intent Layer Onboarding

Name: Intent Layer Onboarding
Author: orban

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Accelerates codebase orientation by leveraging structured Intent Layer documentation to identify architectural boundaries, coding contracts, and entry points.

Intent Layer Onboarding is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to help developers and AI agents quickly master unfamiliar codebases. By utilizing a structured 'Intent Layer'—a network of documentation nodes like CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md—this skill automates the discovery of project goals, subsystem boundaries, and critical coding constraints. Whether you are a new team member looking for a 'where to start' guide or an AI needing to understand inherited rules, this skill provides a streamlined 15-minute workflow to map hierarchies and identify high-priority entry points for any task.

Características Principales

01Generates role-based orientation paths for frontend, backend, and DevOps engineers

02Visualizes project hierarchies to identify complexity hotspots and documentation depth

03Extracts critical coding 'Contracts' and 'Pitfalls' to prevent common onboarding errors

04Automates the generation of static onboarding guides and interactive day-one checklists

05Provides task-specific context for bug fixes, new features, and architectural exploration

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Casos de Uso

01An AI agent requires inherited context from parent documentation nodes before starting a complex refactor

02A developer joining a large legacy project needs to find their first entry point in under 15 minutes

03A team lead needs to generate a standardized onboarding document for a new project subsystem

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add orban/intent-layer intent-layer-onboarding

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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