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codebase-summary

Analyze repositories to generate structured documentation with Mermaid diagrams.

11|Updated Nov 24, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#documentation#interfaces#mermaid#codebase#workflows#analyze
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brazil-bench/pourpoise --skill codebase-summary
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: codebase-summary
Source: https://github.com/brazil-bench/pourpoise/tree/main/skills/codebase-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brazil-bench/pourpoise --skill codebase-summary

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This sop automates the extraction of codebase structure and generates comprehensive documentation, turning complex repositories into accessible knowledge bases for faster onboarding and easier maintenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation: Generate architecture, components, interfaces, data models, and workflows from codebases of any size and language.
  • Mermaid Visualizations: Produce diagrammatic representations of system relationships to facilitate quick understanding.
  • Knowledge Base Artifacts: Create index.md plus architecture.md, components.md, interfaces.md, data_models.md, workflows.md, dependencies.md for AI assistants and developers.
  • Use Case: A new contributor can read the generated docs to understand a legacy system and begin contributing within hours.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill against the repository root to generate the documentation set in the designated output directory (e.g., .sop/summary). The skill will produce index.md and per-domain docs such as architecture.md, components.md, interfaces.md, data_models.md, workflows.md, and dependencies.md, including Mermaid diagrams for visualizations.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate architecture documentation for a codebase?▼

To generate architecture documentation for a codebase, you can analyze the repository to automatically extract structure and produce files like architecture.md and components.md. This creates a structured knowledge base for quick understanding and easier maintenance.

Can I generate Mermaid diagrams to visualize codebase workflows?▼

Yes, you can generate Mermaid diagrams to visualize codebase workflows and system relationships. The analysis produces diagrammatic representations alongside structured markdown files to facilitate quick understanding of complex repositories.

Does automated codebase documentation work for multi-language repositories?▼

Automated codebase documentation works for multi-language repositories of varying sizes. It extracts architecture, interfaces, and data models regardless of the programming languages used, turning complex repositories into accessible knowledge bases.

What is the best way to onboard new contributors to a legacy codebase?▼

The best way to onboard new contributors to a legacy codebase is generating an automated documentation set including index.md, workflows.md, and dependencies.md. New contributors can read these docs to understand the system and begin contributing within hours.

What specific files are generated when analyzing a repository?▼

Analyzing a repository generates index.md plus architecture.md, components.md, interfaces.md, data_models.md, workflows.md, and dependencies.md in the designated output directory. These files provide comprehensive metadata for AI assistants and developers.

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