codebase-onboarding

Analyzes a codebase to generate an Onboarding Guide and CLAUDE.md.

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #onboarding #codebase #conventions #copilot #developer-docs #entrypoints

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npx skills add https://github.com/RogerioSobrinho/codeme-copilot --skill codebase-onboarding-rogeriosobrinho

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Skill: codebase-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/RogerioSobrinho/codeme-copilot/tree/main/skills/codebase-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RogerioSobrinho/codeme-copilot --skill codebase-onboarding-rogeriosobrinho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

An unfamiliar codebase can slow new joiners and hinder Copilot CLI adoption. This Skill systematically analyzes a repo and produces a structured onboarding guide with an architecture map, key entry points, coding conventions, and a starter copilot-instructions.md for immediate productivity.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reconnaissance phase: detect project tech stack, entry points, and configuration signals without full code traversal.
Architecture mapping and conventions: produce a high-level diagram and reference coding standards for the team.
Artifact generation: generate an Onboarding Guide and a starter CLAUDE.md that codifies project-specific norms for new contributors.
Use case: a new joiner runs the workflow to get up-to-speed in a week.

Quick Start

Run the four-phase onboarding workflow to generate an Onboarding Guide and a starter CLAUDE.md for the repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-onboarding

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

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How do I onboard developers to an unfamiliar codebase quickly?▼

You generate a structured onboarding guide by running a four-phase workflow that performs reconnaissance, architecture mapping, convention detection, and artifact generation across multiple tech stacks.

What is the best way to map codebase architecture for new contributors?▼

Architecture mapping detects project tech stacks and configuration signals without full code traversal, producing a high-level diagram and referencing coding standards for the team.

How do I set up Copilot CLI instructions for an existing repository?▼

You set up Copilot CLI by generating a starter CLAUDE.md that codifies project-specific norms, alongside an onboarding guide, to establish immediate productivity for new contributors.

Can I generate developer docs for multiple tech stacks in one project?▼

Yes, the onboarding workflow handles multiple tech stacks and project structures, detecting configuration signals and conventions to generate documentation across diverse codebases.

Does codebase onboarding require full code traversal to detect conventions?▼

No, the reconnaissance phase detects the project tech stack, entry points, and configuration signals without full code traversal, enabling efficient architecture mapping and convention detection.