code-tour

Generate structured CodeTour JSON artifacts anchored to file paths and line ranges.

1|Updated Apr 6, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #documentation #onboarding #codebase #walkthrough #codetour

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npx skills add https://github.com/vrcms/everything-qwen-code --skill code-tour-vrcms

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Skill: code-tour
Source: https://github.com/vrcms/everything-qwen-code/tree/main/.qwen/skills/code-tour
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vrcms/everything-qwen-code --skill code-tour-vrcms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of onboarding new developers or explaining complex architectural changes by providing structured, step-by-step navigation through a codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided Walkthroughs: Generates CodeTour files that anchor directly to specific files and line ranges.
Persona-Based Tours: Tailors the depth and focus of the tour based on the reader, such as new joiners, architects, or PR reviewers.
Use Case: Use this to create an onboarding tour for a new maintainer that highlights the core execution path of a service, or to generate a PR-review tour that guides a reviewer through specific logic changes.

Quick Start

Use the code-tour skill to generate an architecture walkthrough for the payment service module.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-tour

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create guided codebase walkthroughs for developer onboarding?▼

Guided codebase walkthroughs for onboarding are created by generating structured CodeTour JSON artifacts that step through specific file paths and line ranges, facilitating codebase navigation and knowledge transfer.

Can I target different personas like architects or PR reviewers with a code walkthrough?▼

Yes, you can target personas like architects or PR reviewers by tailoring the depth and focus of the code walkthrough to the specific reader, anchoring steps to relevant file paths and line ranges.

What is the CodeTour schema and why is it needed for code navigation?▼

The CodeTour schema is a structured JSON format required to ensure compatibility with IDE-based tour viewers, defining how steps anchor to specific file paths and line ranges for effective code navigation.

How do I generate an architecture review tour for a specific service module?▼

To generate an architecture review tour, use the skill to map the core execution path of the service module into structured CodeTour JSON, anchoring each step to the relevant file paths and line ranges.

Does this approach to code walkthroughs work with standard IDE tour viewers?▼

Yes, this approach works with standard IDE tour viewers because it requires adherence to the CodeTour schema, ensuring the generated structured JSON artifacts are fully compatible with existing viewer extensions.