codebase-onboarding

Name: codebase-onboarding
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Author: Aayushsoam

Analyze an unfamiliar codebase and generate an onboarding guide with architecture maps and a starter CLAUDE.md.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #onboarding #codebase #conventions #analyze #claude-md #entry-points

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill codebase-onboarding-aayushsoam

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codebase-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus/tree/main/skills/codebase-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill codebase-onboarding-aayushsoam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze an unfamiliar codebase and generate a structured onboarding guide with architecture maps, key entry points, conventions, and a starter CLAUDE.md. Use when joining a new project or setting up Claude Code for the first time in a repo.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase-based reconnaissance detects package manifests, framework signals, entry points, and directory structure without scanning every file.
Architecture mapping and convention detection provide a clear blueprint for onboarding and maintaining coding standards.
Output artifacts include a comprehensive Onboarding Guide and a starter CLAUDE.md to bootstrap Claude Code in the repository.

Quick Start

Instruct me to onboard this codebase and generate CLAUDE.md for the repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I analyze an unfamiliar codebase to understand its architecture and conventions?▼

Codebase onboarding works by performing phased reconnaissance to detect package manifests and framework signals, then mapping architecture and conventions to produce a clear blueprint of entry points and standards without scanning every file.

How do I generate a CLAUDE.md file for an existing repository?▼

To generate a CLAUDE.md for a repository, the Skill performs architecture mapping and convention detection, producing a starter CLAUDE.md file that bootstraps Claude Code configuration alongside a comprehensive onboarding guide.

What is the best way to onboard a new developer to a complex project structure?▼

The best way to onboard a new developer involves generating a structured onboarding guide with architecture maps, key entry points, and coding conventions, which reduces ramp-up time by documenting essential project structure and standards.

Does codebase onboarding work with diverse project types and programming languages?▼

Yes, codebase onboarding works with diverse project types and languages, applying phased reconnaissance to detect framework signals and package manifests across different stacks to map architecture and conventions universally.

How do I identify key entry points and directory structure without scanning every file?▼

You can identify entry points and directory structure using phase-based reconnaissance that targets package manifests and framework signals, efficiently mapping the architecture without the overhead of scanning every file.

When should I generate an onboarding guide for my repository?▼

Generate an onboarding guide when joining a new project, setting up Claude Code for the first time in a repository, or needing to document architecture maps and coding conventions for rapid team ramp-up.