codebase-exploration

Codebase exploration uses glob-based file discovery and grep-based code search to systematically navigate repository structure, identify entry points, trace dependencies, and document architecture patterns. This approach surfaces tech stack, component boundaries, and layer relationships without manual inspection of every file.

Perform a structured codebase scan using glob patterns to locate key files and grep to find implementation conventions. This surfaces primary components, entry points, and architecture boundaries, accelerating understanding of how the system is organized and where core logic lives.

Use grep-based code search to find function definitions, class references, and inter-component calls. Combine with glob patterns targeting specific file types to isolate relevant code paths and visualize how dependencies flow between modules and services.

Yes. Glob-based file discovery selects files by extension, path, or naming convention across the entire repository. Grep then searches within those files for text and code patterns, supporting architecture analysis across mixed language and framework codebases.

Pattern-driven search excels at file and code location but may miss implicit relationships, runtime dependencies, or architectural decisions embedded in documentation or build configuration. Use it as a foundation; supplement with manual review of critical components and documentation.

No specialized tools required beyond standard file system access and basic grep and glob support. Begin with any repository; no environment setup, package installation, or code changes are prerequisite to starting exploration.