Generate hierarchical codemaps for codebases using file selection and hashing.
npx skills add https://github.com/dfmonaco/dotfiles --skill cartography-dfmonaco
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: cartography Source: https://github.com/dfmonaco/dotfiles/tree/main/archive/agents-skills/cartography Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dfmonaco/dotfiles --skill cartography-dfmonaco
This Skill tackles the challenge of navigating and documenting unfamiliar repositories by automating the creation of structured codemaps, reducing onboarding time and improving codebase comprehension.
Activate the cartography skill to initialize mapping for the current repository and create codemaps for all relevant directories.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To generate a hierarchical codemap for an unfamiliar codebase, activate the cartography skill to analyze the repository structure, select relevant files, and create a root atlas aggregating directory responsibilities and integration points.
Change detection for repository documentation works by tracking file hashes to identify added, removed, or modified files, then updating only the affected codemaps rather than regenerating the entire codebase mapping.
The best way to onboard to a new software project repository is to generate a root atlas that maps directory responsibilities, design patterns, and integration points, reducing onboarding time and improving codebase comprehension.
Yes, you can track codebase changes without remapping the entire repository because the cartography skill uses file hashing to detect modifications and updates only the affected codemaps for efficiency.
No, this codebase mapping approach requires no external dependencies; it uses Python-based state management and LLM-delegated explorer agents to handle repository navigation and codemap generation.
You should use automated repository mapping instead of manual documentation when navigating unfamiliar repositories, onboarding to new projects, or needing efficient change tracking and structured codemaps across a large codebase.
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