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codebase-onboarding

Generate a structured onboarding guide with architecture map and starter CLAUDE.md.

4|Updated Sep 14, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#onboarding#codebase#reconnaissance#conventions#claude.md#entry points
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EvilBit-Labs/DaemonEye --skill codebase-onboarding-evilbit-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codebase-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/EvilBit-Labs/DaemonEye/tree/main/.claude/skills/codebase-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EvilBit-Labs/DaemonEye --skill codebase-onboarding-evilbit-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze an unfamiliar codebase and generate a structured onboarding guide with architecture map, 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

  • Reconnaissance-driven onboarding: Perform a lightweight survey of the repo to outline the project scope, tech stack, and critical entry points without exhaustive crawling.
  • Architecture mapping: Produce a high-level map showing components, dependencies, and data flow to orient new contributors.
  • Starter CLAUDE.md: Generate a project-specific CLAUDE.md with conventions, best practices, and starter tasks for continued contribution.

Quick Start

Invoke the onboarding workflow on the target repository to generate a structured guide and starter CLAUDE.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard to an unfamiliar codebase and understand its architecture quickly?▼

Codebase onboarding involves performing reconnaissance to outline project scope and tech stack, mapping components and data flow to produce a high-level architecture map, and generating a starter CLAUDE.md with conventions and best practices.

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

Generate a starter CLAUDE.md by invoking the onboarding workflow on the target repository, which analyzes the codebase to produce a project-specific file with conventions, best practices, and starter tasks.

What's the best way to map components and data flow in a new project?▼

Map components and data flow by performing a lightweight repo survey that identifies critical entry points and produces a high-level architecture map to orient new contributors.

Can I use this onboarding approach for repositories across different languages and frameworks?▼

Yes, the onboarding workflow applies to unfamiliar repositories across languages and architectures, producing a structured discovery guide without requiring exhaustive crawling or language-specific setup.

How do I identify key entry points in a codebase I just joined?▼

Identify key entry points through reconnaissance-driven onboarding, which conducts a lightweight survey of the repository to outline critical entry points without exhaustive crawling.

When do I need to create an onboarding guide for a codebase?▼

Create an onboarding guide when joining a new project or setting up Claude Code for the first time in a repo, ensuring structured discovery and reproducible artifacts for new contributors.

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