codebase-context

Extract and summarize codebase context for planning and design documentation.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sahajamoth/apex --skill codebase-context-sahajamoth
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Skill: codebase-context
Source: https://github.com/sahajamoth/apex/tree/main/.claude/skills/codebase-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sahajamoth/apex --skill codebase-context-sahajamoth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extract and summarize codebase context for planning purposes, enabling quick decisions on tech stack, project structure, and patterns across multi-language repos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect Tech Stack: identify languages, frameworks, and tooling used in the repository.
  • Map Project Structure: outline directory layout and key components to guide planning.
  • Identify Patterns: surface recurring design patterns and common conventions to accelerate decisions.
  • Use Case: when starting a planning session, generate a concise codebase context report to inform architecture and scoping.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to generate a concise codebase context report for your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-context

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

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How do I summarize codebase context for planning and architecture decisions?

To summarize codebase context for planning, this skill extracts your repository's tech stack, project structure, and common patterns, delivering a standardized report with sections for technology, structure, and patterns to inform architecture and scoping.

Does this codebase analysis tool work with multi-language repositories?

Yes, this codebase analysis tool applies directly to multi-language repositories, identifying the various languages, frameworks, and tooling used across the project to provide a comprehensive context summary for planning.

What is included in the codebase context report for project planning?

The codebase context report includes a planning-friendly output with standardized sections for detected technology, directory layout mapping, and recurring design patterns, accelerated to support quick decisions during planning sessions.

How do I map project structure and identify common patterns for my repository?

You can map project structure and identify patterns by generating a context report, which outlines the directory layout and key components while surfacing recurring design patterns and common conventions to guide your planning tasks.

Can I customize the queries used to extract codebase context and tech stack information?

Yes, the codebase context extraction supports configurable queries, allowing you to tailor the analysis of your tech stack and project structure to generate specific, planning-ready summaries for your repository.