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codebase-context

Extract tech stack, structure, and patterns from codebases for planning documents.

20|2|Updated Jan 10, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#architecture#documentation#codebase#analyze#project-structure#tech-stack
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jsegov/shipspec-claude-code-plugin --skill codebase-context-jsegov
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codebase-context
Source: https://github.com/jsegov/shipspec-claude-code-plugin/tree/main/skills/codebase-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jsegov/shipspec-claude-code-plugin --skill codebase-context-jsegov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams quickly understand a codebase by extracting tech stack, project structure, and design patterns, enabling informed planning and design decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect Tech Stack across languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript/TS, Python, Go, Rust) by sampling common config files.
  • Map Project Structure to highlight main directories, modules, and entry points for onboarding and PRD/SDD drafting.
  • Identify Key Patterns and Conventions to surface architectural decisions and coding standards.

Quick Start

Analyze the current repository to generate a concise codebase context report.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-context

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a codebase to understand its tech stack and project structure?▼

To analyze a codebase, this Skill samples common configuration files across languages like JavaScript, Python, Go, and Rust to detect the tech stack, map main directories, and identify key architectural patterns for a structured summary.

What is codebase context extraction and when do I need it for planning?▼

Codebase context extraction identifies technology stacks, project layouts, and conventions to inform planning and design. You need it when drafting Product Requirements Documents or Software Design Documents for unfamiliar repositories.

Can I extract project structure and patterns across different programming languages?▼

Yes, you can extract project structure and patterns across different languages. The Skill detects tech stacks and maps modules by sampling common config files from various ecosystems including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, and Rust.

What's the best way to map an existing repository for PRD and SDD drafting?▼

The best way to map a repository for PRD and SDD drafting is to generate a concise codebase context report that highlights main directories, entry points, architectural decisions, and coding standards to guide design documents.

Does codebase analysis work for identifying architectural patterns and coding conventions?▼

Codebase analysis works for identifying architectural patterns and coding conventions by surfacing structural decisions and standards within the project. It produces a structured output detailing patterns suitable for planning artifacts.

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