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author-analyzing-projects

Analyze codebases to determine structure, tech stack, patterns, and workflows.

41|11|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#code analysis#development workflow#project onboarding#codebase exploration#tech stack detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cilangzzz/software-dev-ai-workflow --skill author-analyzing-projects
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: author-analyzing-projects
Source: https://github.com/cilangzzz/software-dev-ai-workflow/tree/main/0.0-%E9%80%9A%E7%94%A8skill/author-analyzing-projects
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cilangzzz/software-dev-ai-workflow --skill author-analyzing-projects

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of understanding and analyzing codebases, making it easier to onboard new projects or explore unfamiliar code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Overview: Provides a quick overview of project structure, including README and root files.
  • Tech Stack Detection: Identifies the language, framework, and infrastructure used in the codebase.
  • Project Structure Analysis: Maps out the project structure in a tree format with annotations.
  • Key Patterns Identification: Detects and reports key architectural patterns, API styles, state management, databases, and authentication.
  • Development Workflow Analysis: Checks for linting, formatting, Git hooks, build commands, and NPM scripts.
  • Summary Report Generation: Outputs a comprehensive summary report of the analysis.
  • Use Case: For onboarding to a new project or when you need to understand the architecture of an unfamiliar codebase.

Quick Start

Analyze the structure and tech stack of the 'myproject' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about author-analyzing-projects

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a codebase structure and architecture for project onboarding?▼

To analyze a codebase structure for project onboarding, you can automate file listing and text extraction to map out the project tree, identify the technology stack, and generate a comprehensive architecture summary report.

What is the best way to detect the tech stack and architectural patterns in an unfamiliar codebase?▼

Tech stack detection and architectural pattern identification are performed by scanning root files and source directories to identify languages, frameworks, API styles, state management, databases, and authentication mechanisms.

Can I identify development workflows and NPM scripts by exploring a codebase?▼

Yes, you can identify development workflows by checking for linting, formatting, Git hooks, build commands, and NPM scripts within the project files to understand the operational conventions.

Does this codebase exploration approach work for projects without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this codebase exploration approach works without external dependencies because it relies on shell commands for file listing and text extraction to determine project structure and patterns.

What limitations exist when using shell commands for codebase exploration?▼

When using shell commands for codebase exploration, the analysis relies entirely on file listing and text extraction, meaning it may not fully interpret complex runtime behaviors or dynamic architectural patterns.

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