codebase-tutorial-flow

Generate beginner-friendly tutorials from GitHub repositories or local directories.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ihj04982/my-cursor-settings --skill codebase-tutorial-flow
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Skill: codebase-tutorial-flow
Source: https://github.com/ihj04982/my-cursor-settings/tree/main/skills/codebase-tutorial-flow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ihj04982/my-cursor-settings --skill codebase-tutorial-flow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pocketflow, pyyaml, requests, gitpython, google-genai, python-dotenv, pathspec, and includes scripts (resource) and utils (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of beginner-friendly tutorials from code repositories, making complex projects accessible to new developers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Tutorial Generation: Converts a GitHub repository or local directory into a structured, step-by-step tutorial.
  • Codebase Understanding: Identifies key abstractions, analyzes relationships, and orders content logically.
  • Use Case: Onboarding new engineers by providing them with an AI-generated tutorial for a new codebase, complete with explanations and code context.

Quick Start

Use the codebase-tutorial-flow skill to generate a tutorial for the GitHub repository at https://github.com/example/repo.

Frequently Asked Questions about codebase-tutorial-flow

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

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How do I generate a tutorial from a GitHub repository?

To generate a tutorial from a GitHub repository, provide the repository URL to the codebase-tutorial-flow. It fetches files, identifies core abstractions, analyzes relationships, and writes beginner-friendly chapters automatically.

Can I create codebase documentation from a local directory instead of GitHub?

Yes, you can generate tutorials from a local directory. The Skill supports both GitHub repositories and local paths, allowing you to analyze local files and produce structured onboarding documentation.

How does automated codebase analysis identify core abstractions for onboarding?

Automated codebase analysis identifies core abstractions by fetching repository files and evaluating their relationships. It logically orders the content to write step-by-step tutorial chapters for new developers.

Does this tutorial generator support filtering specific files with include and exclude patterns?

Yes, the tutorial generator supports configurable include and exclude patterns. You can filter files using path specifications and apply file size limits to control which codebase files are analyzed.

Do I need GitPython and Google GenAI dependencies to run the codebase tutorial flow?

Yes, you need GitPython for repository fetching and google-genai for LLM processing. Additional dependencies like pyyaml, requests, python-dotenv, and pathspec are required for configuration and file filtering.

What is the best way to onboard new engineers to a complex codebase?

The best way to onboard engineers is generating a beginner-friendly tutorial from the codebase. This automated approach converts complex project structures into accessible, step-by-step explanations with code context.