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codebase-onboarding

Analyze unfamiliar codebases to generate onboarding guides and CLAUDE.md files.

1|1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#onboarding#codebase#reconnaissance#claude.md#developer-education#repo-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zardusai-cyber/zardus_setup --skill codebase-onboarding-zardusai-cyber
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codebase-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/zardusai-cyber/zardus_setup/tree/main/ecc/skills/codebase-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zardusai-cyber/zardus_setup --skill codebase-onboarding-zardusai-cyber

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 phase to identify project structure and tech stack without exhaustive reading
  • Architecture mapping and conventions detection to accelerate team onboarding
  • Artifact generation including a comprehensive Onboarding Guide and a starter CLAUDE.md for the repo

Quick Start

Run the codebase onboarding workflow on a repository to generate a structured onboarding 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 generate a CLAUDE.md file for an existing repository?▼

Codebase onboarding analyzes unfamiliar repositories and generates a structured onboarding guide with architecture maps, key entry points, and a starter CLAUDE.md. It performs reconnaissance to identify project structure and tech stack for new developers joining a project.

What is the best way to map project architecture when joining a new codebase?▼

Mapping project architecture requires running the codebase onboarding workflow, which performs reconnaissance to identify the tech stack and project structure. It then generates an architecture map and detects conventions to accelerate team onboarding.

How to create an onboarding guide for developers joining a new project?▼

Creating a developer onboarding guide requires running the codebase onboarding workflow on a repository. It performs reconnaissance and architecture mapping to output a comprehensive onboarding guide and starter CLAUDE.md.

Can I detect project conventions without reading the entire codebase?▼

Detecting project conventions without exhaustive reading is possible through the codebase onboarding reconnaissance phase. It identifies the tech stack and extracts conventions to generate a structured onboarding guide and starter CLAUDE.md.

Does codebase onboarding work for setting up Claude Code in a repo for the first time?▼

Codebase onboarding supports setting up Claude Code in a repo by generating a starter CLAUDE.md. It performs reconnaissance and architecture mapping to ensure the file accurately reflects project conventions and entry points.

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