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describe-design

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Create clear architecture docs from codebases.

Software Engineering#architecture#documentation#mermaid#codebase#diagrams#document
Authorposit-dev
Version1.0.0
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System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

Research a codebase and produce an architectural document describing how features or systems work. The output includes Mermaid diagrams and stable code references suitable for humans and AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate an architecture overview and component relationships for a codebase.
  • Include Mermaid diagrams to visualize architecture and data flows.
  • Provide stable code references and guidance for onboarding and knowledge transfer.

Quick Start

Provide the location of the codebase and your target audience to generate a human- and AI-friendly architecture document.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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