Cartographer FAQs

Question 1

What is an 'Atlas' in the context of Cartographer?

Accepted Answer

An Atlas is a generated set of documentation and metadata stored in the .claude/skills/atlas/ directory that defines domain maps, coding patterns, and anti-patterns specific to your repository.

Question 2

How does the Navigator workflow improve development?

Accepted Answer

The Navigator uses the Atlas to create implementation plans with deep architectural context, ensuring the AI builds and reviews code that adheres to your project's existing conventions and rules.

Question 3

Does this plugin require everyone on my team to install it?

Accepted Answer

No, you can use the /cartographer:embed command to export the functionality as standalone files, allowing teammates to use the navigation and spec features without having the plugin installed.

Question 4

Can I use Cartographer on any repository?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cartographer is designed to analyze and 'chart' any codebase regardless of the language or framework by using specialized surveyor agents to detect structure and patterns.

Question 5

What happens if my codebase structure changes over time?

Accepted Answer

You can use the /cartographer:rechart command to incrementally update the Atlas or /cartographer:health to perform a comprehensive check for 'drift' between the map and the current state of the code.

Cartographer

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Cartographer

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