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deep-codebase-wiki

Create and manage local-first codebase wikis with a hierarchical schema.

1|1|Updated Dec 28, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#git#documentation#codebase#analysis#wiki#local
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/watzon/claude-code --skill deep-codebase-wiki
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deep-codebase-wiki
Source: https://github.com/watzon/claude-code/tree/main/skills/deep-codebase-wiki
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/watzon/claude-code --skill deep-codebase-wiki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires git, jq, bc.

What problem does it solve?

Local-first codebase documentation enables teams to access up-to-date repository context without external crawlers, reducing time spent on repeated explorations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proactive wiki discovery: checks for existing local wikis before researching a repo.
  • Wiki generation & maintenance: analyzes a repository to create or refresh a comprehensive local wiki.
  • Structured documentation: aligns with a canonical schema (overview, systems, components, traces) for easy navigation.
  • Use Case: A developer mentions a repo; the skill provides a ready local wiki to accelerate decision making.

Quick Start

Run the quick-start flow to check for a local wiki for a repository and, if missing, begin an analysis to generate a comprehensive wiki.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-codebase-wiki

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate local-first documentation for a git repository?▼

Generate local-first documentation by analyzing a git repository to create a comprehensive wiki with a hierarchical schema covering overviews, systems, components, and traces to speed up research.

What is a local codebase wiki and how does it help with repository analysis?▼

A local codebase wiki is a structured documentation file generated from repository analysis, allowing developers to access up-to-date context without external crawlers and reduce repeated explorations.

Do I need git and jq installed to create a codebase wiki?▼

Yes, you need git, jq, and bc installed in your local environment, as the skill uses provided scripts like clone_repo.sh, search_wikis.sh, and validate_wiki.sh to manage the wiki lifecycle.

Can I update an existing codebase wiki instead of generating a new one?▼

Yes, the skill proactively checks for existing local wikis before researching a repo and can refresh or update the comprehensive wiki structure during analysis to maintain current documentation.

What's the best way to structure codebase documentation for easy navigation?▼

The best way to structure codebase documentation is using a canonical schema with a frontmatter-driven entry point, organizing content hierarchically into overviews, systems, components, and traces.

How do I search and validate local codebase wikis?▼

Search and validate local codebase wikis using the provided search_wikis.sh and validate_wiki.sh scripts, which manage the lifecycle and ensure the generated documentation aligns with the required hierarchical schema.

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