codebase-onboarding

Analyze codebases to generate onboarding guides with architecture maps and conventions.

12|4|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TeiNam/kiro-with-harness --skill codebase-onboarding-teinam
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Skill: codebase-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/TeiNam/kiro-with-harness/tree/main/skills/codebase-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TeiNam/kiro-with-harness --skill codebase-onboarding-teinam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of understanding and onboarding to an unfamiliar codebase, providing a structured guide and architecture map.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase Analysis: Automatically analyze codebase structure, dependencies, and conventions.
  • Onboarding Guide Generation: Create a detailed onboarding guide including architecture map, key entry points, and conventions.
  • Use Case: When joining a new project or setting up a coding agent, this Skill can quickly provide a comprehensive understanding of the codebase.

Quick Start

Run the 'codebase-onboarding' skill to analyze the codebase for the project and generate an onboarding guide.

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 generate an onboarding guide for an unfamiliar codebase?

To generate a codebase onboarding guide, you can automate codebase analysis to map architecture, detect coding conventions, and identify key entry points. This automatically produces a structured onboarding artifact for new developers.

What is architecture mapping and how does it help with codebase onboarding?

Architecture mapping is the process of analyzing a codebase's structural design and dependencies. It accelerates codebase onboarding by automatically generating a visual and structural map of key entry points and system layout.

Can I automatically detect coding conventions when joining a new project?

Yes, you can automatically detect coding conventions when joining a new project by running an automated codebase analysis. This process scans the codebase to extract and document established patterns for your onboarding guide.

What is the best way to set up a coding agent for a new codebase?

The best way to set up a coding agent for a new codebase is to generate an automated onboarding guide. This provides the agent with a comprehensive architecture map, key entry points, and coding conventions to operate effectively.

Does codebase analysis work for setting up coding agents on unfamiliar projects?

Yes, codebase analysis works for setting up coding agents on unfamiliar projects. It automatically performs reconnaissance and convention detection to generate an onboarding guide that provides the agent with a comprehensive project understanding.

When do I need an automated onboarding guide for a codebase?

You need an automated onboarding guide for a codebase when joining a new project or configuring a coding agent. It rapidly performs architecture mapping and convention detection to provide a structured understanding of unfamiliar code.