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analyzing-cpp-codebase

Analyze C++ desktop codebases to map dependencies and assess migration paths.

2|1|Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#codebase#dependencies#migration#cpp#analyze#build-system
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npx skills add https://github.com/qte77/claude-code-plugins --skill analyzing-cpp-codebase
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Skill: analyzing-cpp-codebase
Source: https://github.com/qte77/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/plugins/cpp-desktop/skills/analyzing-cpp-codebase
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qte77/claude-code-plugins --skill analyzing-cpp-codebase

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly understands unfamiliar C++ desktop codebases by mapping structure, dependencies, and potential upgrade paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect project layout (CMakeLists.txt, .pro files, src/, include/)
  • Identify frameworks (Qt, wxWidgets, GTK3) and mixed environments
  • Map dependencies (targets, find_package calls, include graph)
  • Assess architecture (module boundaries, coupling, layering)
  • Migration assessment (framework upgrades, deprecation impact, effort estimation)

Quick Start

Provide the root directory of your C++ project for an in-depth analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyzing-cpp-codebase

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a C++ codebase to understand its architecture and dependencies?▼

Analyzing a C++ codebase involves detecting project layouts like CMakeLists.txt or .pro files, mapping dependencies through find_package calls, and assessing module boundaries and coupling to reveal the overall architecture.

Can I assess Qt, wxWidgets, and GTK3 migration paths for a C++ desktop project?▼

You can assess Qt, wxWidgets, and GTK3 migration paths by identifying mixed environments, evaluating deprecation impacts, and estimating effort for framework upgrades using static patterns and build-system cues.

What is the best way to onboard into an unfamiliar C++ desktop codebase?▼

Onboarding into an unfamiliar C++ desktop codebase is best done by mapping the project structure, identifying frameworks, and analyzing architecture to quickly understand module layering and dependency graphs.

How do I map dependencies in a C++ project using build-system cues?▼

Mapping dependencies in a C++ project uses build-system cues from CMakeLists.txt to extract find_package calls and trace the include graph, identifying targets and external libraries.

Does this C++ codebase analysis support projects with mixed GUI frameworks?▼

This C++ codebase analysis supports projects with mixed GUI frameworks by identifying multiple environments like Qt, wxWidgets, and GTK3 simultaneously within the same project layout.

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