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cocosearch-onboarding

Onboard developers to unfamiliar codebases with architecture overviews and layer drills.

37|6|Updated Feb 16, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#architecture#guide#onboarding#codebase#patterns#modules
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VioletCranberry/coco-search --skill cocosearch-onboarding
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cocosearch-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/VioletCranberry/coco-search/tree/main/skills/cocosearch-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VioletCranberry/coco-search --skill cocosearch-onboarding

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboard developers to unfamiliar codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-flight checks to verify project configuration, index presence, and health of the CocoSearch index.
  • Architecture overview that surfaces entry points, module responsibilities, and data flow.
  • Step-by-step drill-down into key layers (API/Interface, Business Logic, Data) with concrete examples.
  • Pattern discovery for coding conventions, error handling, testing approaches, and common workflows.
  • Optional summary generation to document findings for teammates.

Quick Start

Use CocoSearch to guide a new contributor through a fresh codebase by running the onboarding workflow on the target project.

Frequently Asked Questions about cocosearch-onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard new engineers to an unfamiliar codebase?▼

Onboard new engineers to an unfamiliar codebase by executing a structured workflow that verifies the project index, outlines architecture, drills into key layers, and discovers coding patterns.

What is the best way to understand codebase architecture for a new project?▼

Understanding codebase architecture for a new project involves surfacing entry points, mapping module responsibilities, and tracing data flow to provide a high-level structural overview for developers.

How do I discover coding conventions and patterns in a codebase?▼

Discover coding conventions and patterns in a codebase through pattern analysis, which identifies error handling approaches, testing methodologies, and common workflows with concrete examples.

Can I generate documentation for teammates after onboarding to a codebase?▼

You can generate documentation for teammates after onboarding to a codebase by using the optional summary generation feature to record architecture findings, module responsibilities, and pattern discoveries.

Does the onboarding workflow drill down into specific codebase layers?▼

The onboarding workflow drills down into specific codebase layers by performing step-by-step analysis of API/Interface, Business Logic, and Data layers with concrete examples to ensure thorough understanding.

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