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building-java-knowledge-graph

Analyze JVM projects and generate knowledge-graph.json of modules, packages, and dependencies.

35|8|Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#java#tree-sitter#knowledge-graph#dependency-graph#build-detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-modernization --skill building-java-knowledge-graph
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Skill: building-java-knowledge-graph
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-modernization/tree/main/plugins/github-copilot-modernization/skills/building-java-knowledge-graph
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-modernization --skill building-java-knowledge-graph

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires tree-sitter, pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes JVM projects (Java/Kotlin/Scala/Groovy) and generates knowledge graphs with tree-sitter parsing. Requires Python 3 on the host and a JVM project with Maven/Gradle/Ant/Ivy build files. Skips gracefully if prerequisites are missing. Triggers when asked to "build knowledge graph", "analyze project structure", "parse Java codebase", or "generate dependency graph".

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects and analyzes JVM projects (Maven/Gradle/Ant/Ivy) and extracts modules, dependencies, and source structure.
  • Parses Java-based languages (Java/Kotlin/Scala/Groovy) to discover classes, packages, inheritance, interfaces, and annotations.
  • Generates a machine-readable knowledge graph (knowledge-graph.json) for downstream agents or visualization.
  • Use Case: Given a Java monolith with multiple modules, generate a graph showing module dependencies and package structures to guide modernization.

Quick Start

Run python3 scripts/build_knowledge_graph.py /path/to/project /path/to/output to generate knowledge-graph.json.

Frequently Asked Questions about building-java-knowledge-graph

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a knowledge graph for a Java project?▼

To generate a Java knowledge graph, run the build script against your JVM project directory to output a knowledge-graph.json file detailing modules, classes, and dependencies.

What build systems are supported when parsing a JVM project structure?▼

Parsing a JVM project structure supports Maven, Gradle, Ant, and Ivy build files to accurately map project architecture, detect language usage, and reveal module dependencies.

Can I analyze Kotlin, Scala, and Groovy codebases to map dependencies?▼

Yes, you can analyze Kotlin, Scala, and Groovy codebases using tree-sitter parsing to discover packages, classes, inheritance, interfaces, and annotations across JVM languages.

Do I need Python to extract a dependency graph from Java source files?▼

Yes, you need Python 3 installed on the host machine to execute the tree-sitter parsing scripts that extract the Java source file structure and generate the dependency graph.

What is the best way to visualize module relationships in a Java monolith?▼

The best way to visualize module relationships in a Java monolith is to generate a machine-readable knowledge-graph.json file, which maps project structure for downstream visualization agents.

Why does the knowledge graph generation skip my project without an error?▼

Knowledge graph generation skips gracefully without an error when prerequisites like Python 3 or recognized JVM build files such as Maven or Gradle are missing from the project directory.

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