codebase-inventory-audit

Audit codebases to detect orphan code, duplicate logic, and documentation gaps.

1|1|Updated Apr 9, 2026
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Skill: codebase-inventory-audit
Source: https://github.com/gaoqiongxie/skills-ai/tree/main/codebase-inventory-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gaoqiongxie/skills-ai --skill codebase-inventory-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the lack of visibility into codebase health that leads to accumulated technical debt, unreferenced orphan code, duplicate logic, and missing public API documentation, all of which slow development cycles and increase maintenance costs for software projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure Visualization: Generate module dependency and call relationship diagrams to map code architecture clearly.
  • Orphan Code Detection: Identify unreferenced functions, unused classes, dead code files, and unused exports that bloat the codebase.
  • Duplicate Logic Detection: Spot similar code blocks across different modules to enable consolidation and reduce redundant maintenance work.
  • Tech Debt Quantification: Assign a standardized health score to the codebase and rank cleanup tasks by return on investment.
  • Use Case: A development team can use this Skill to scan a mid-sized project, find 12 unused utility functions and 15 duplicate validation logic blocks, then generate a prioritized cleanup plan to reduce technical debt without disrupting active development.

Quick Start

Use the codebase-inventory-audit skill to run a full audit of the current project, generate a code health score, identify all orphan code and duplicate logic, and output a prioritized technical debt cleanup plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-inventory-audit

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

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How do I identify technical debt and orphan code in my project?

A codebase inventory audit detects unreferenced functions, unused classes, and dead code files to identify technical debt, generating a structured health score report with prioritized cleanup recommendations.

What is the best way to detect duplicate logic across different modules?

The best way to detect duplicate logic is to run an automated codebase audit that scans for similar code blocks across different modules, enabling consolidation and reducing redundant maintenance work.

Can I use a codebase audit tool for any programming language?

Yes, you can use this codebase audit tool for any programming language. It supports project maintenance and technical debt management across any programming language or project scale without language-specific restrictions.

How do I generate a module dependency and call relationship diagram?

You can generate module dependency and call relationship diagrams by running a codebase structure visualization audit, which maps code architecture clearly to help analyze project health and dependencies.

How are cleanup tasks prioritized during a technical debt assessment?

During a technical debt assessment, cleanup tasks are ranked by return on investment. The audit quantifies tech debt with a standardized health score and delivers a prioritized cleanup plan to improve maintainability.