codebase-explorer

You can onboard to an unfamiliar codebase through staged recon and visual mapping that enforces explain-only safety constraints, producing a learning artifact instead of implementing changes.

The best way to map a repository structure is by generating visual diagrams and an HTML learning artifact at a local output path. This visual mapping converts an overwhelming project into an easy-to-follow mental model.

Active-recall quizzing for codebase exploration works by presenting a Socratic quiz after visual mapping, testing your comprehension of project structure and behavior so the understanding sticks.

Yes, you can use diagram mapping to understand project behavior when you feel lost in a new repo. The process applies staged recon to convert an overwhelming repository into a clear learning path.

Yes, the codebase exploration process pauses for user confirmation after each phase of the walkthrough. This staged learning approach ensures you absorb the project structure before moving forward.

You should not use a safety-first explainer mode when you need refactoring, bug-fixing, or feature implementation. This approach focuses strictly on comprehension and explicitly avoids making any changes to the codebase.