How does it handle different programming languages?

It is language-agnostic; it scans the repository structure and configuration files to infer the tech stack and module boundaries regardless of the primary language.

Does it support visual diagrams?

Deepwiki automatically includes Mermaid diagram blocks in the Markdown files to visualize architecture, modules, and data flows.

Can Deepwiki update documentation as the code changes?

Yes, it supports incremental updates. It tracks generation metadata in a GENERATION.md file to detect changes and add deltas while preserving existing content.

Where are the documentation files stored?

All generated content is stored within a `deepwiki/` directory at the root of your repository, including a dynamic INDEX.md and an assets folder for images.

Deepwiki Generator

Name: Deepwiki Generator
Author: liyuyun-lyy

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Learning & Documentation

Generates and maintains a comprehensive, Markdown-based repository knowledge base including architecture diagrams and module maps.

Deepwiki is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to automate the creation of in-depth repository documentation. It scans your codebase to identify primary languages, entry points, and module boundaries, then generates a structured wiki under a dedicated directory. The skill produces high-quality Markdown pages for architecture, data flows, and dependencies, complete with Mermaid diagrams and source citations. It supports incremental updates and multi-language output, ensuring your project's internal documentation evolves alongside your code.

Key Features

01Integrates Mermaid diagrams for visual representation of components and flows

02Generates structured Markdown wikis including modules, data flows, and glossaries

03Automated codebase scanning to identify architectural patterns and entry points

04Incremental update system that tracks commit history for synchronized documentation

05Support for multi-page layouts with dynamic indexing and source file citations

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Use Cases

01Generating instant onboarding documentation for new developers joining a project

02Creating visual architecture maps and dependency trees for system audits

03Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge base for complex legacy repositories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add liyuyun-lyy/deepwiki deepwiki

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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