deep-wiki

Generate codebase wiki documentation with Mermaid diagrams in a .docs/ structure.

1|1|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ntk148v/skills --skill deep-wiki
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Skill: deep-wiki
Source: https://github.com/ntk148v/skills/tree/main/skills/deep-wiki
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ntk148v/skills --skill deep-wiki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you transform an unfamiliar or complex codebase into clear, navigable documentation so developers can understand architecture, modules, APIs, and workflows faster.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture documentation: Produce an architecture overview with components, dependencies, and data-flow explanations using Mermaid diagrams.
  • Module documentation: Create per-module pages covering purpose, public APIs, dependencies, and usage examples.
  • API and guides documentation: Generate API references and getting-started/development/deployment guides so onboarding is smoother.
  • Documentation structure planning: Standardize output into a consistent .docs/ directory structure to keep docs discoverable.

Quick Start

Use deep-wiki when you need to create documentation for a repository you are onboarding to, and instruct the assistant to generate an .docs/ folder layout with architecture, module, API reference, and guide pages that include Mermaid diagrams.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-wiki

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate architecture documentation for an unfamiliar codebase?

To generate architecture documentation for a codebase, you can analyze the repository structure and relationships to produce an overview with components, dependencies, and data-flow explanations visualized using Mermaid diagrams.

What is the best way to create navigable API reference documentation from source code?

Creating navigable API reference documentation involves analyzing the public surfaces of your codebase to generate standardized reference pages, which are then organized into a consistent .docs/ directory structure for discoverability.

Can I generate developer onboarding guides for a complex repository automatically?

Yes, you can generate developer onboarding guides by analyzing the codebase to produce getting-started, development, and deployment documentation that helps new developers understand workflows faster.

How do I map codebase structure and module relationships visually?

To map codebase structure and module relationships visually, you can analyze the repository to embed Mermaid diagrams within per-module reference pages, detailing purpose, public APIs, dependencies, and usage examples.

Does generating wiki documentation with this approach require any specific dependencies or environment setup?

Generating wiki documentation with this approach requires no specific dependencies or environment setup, allowing you to directly instruct an assistant to create the .docs/ folder layout from the raw codebase.

What are the limitations of using Mermaid diagrams for codebase mapping and documentation?

The limitation of using Mermaid diagrams for codebase mapping is that all visualizations must conform to Mermaid syntax, meaning complex or highly customized architectural diagrams may be constrained by the diagramming language's capabilities.