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Explore Codebase

Navigate and analyze codebase structures using a knowledge graph of code entities.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#refactoring#codebase#analysis#navigation#graph
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill explore-codebase-rheasilvia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Explore Codebase
Source: https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop/tree/main/.agents/skills/explore-codebase
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill explore-codebase-rheasilvia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of understanding large, unfamiliar codebases by providing a structured, graph-based navigation system that maps relationships between functions, classes, and modules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Mapping: Visualize high-level community structures and module dependencies.
  • Relationship Tracing: Query specific call chains, imports, and execution flows to debug or refactor code.
  • Use Case: When onboarding to a new project, use this skill to identify the entry points and core execution paths of a specific feature without manually reading every file.

Quick Start

Use the explore codebase skill to generate an architecture overview and list the major modules of the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Codebase

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a complex codebase structure to understand architectural dependencies?▼

This skill navigates codebase structures using a knowledge graph representation of code entities to map relationships between functions, classes, and modules. It facilitates architectural discovery by visualizing high-level community structures and module dependencies.

What is the best way to trace execution paths and call chains when refactoring code?▼

Tracing execution paths is handled by querying specific call chains, imports, and execution flows across the repository using a code knowledge graph. This allows you to identify core execution paths of specific features for debugging or refactoring code.

Do I need code-review-graph MCP tools to navigate an unfamiliar codebase?▼

Yes, navigating an unfamiliar codebase requires integration with code-review-graph MCP tools to perform semantic searches and relationship queries. This integration enables the skill to identify entry points and core execution paths without manually reading every file.

Can I visualize module dependencies for a new software project before onboarding?▼

Yes, you can visualize module dependencies by generating an architecture overview that lists the major modules of the current project. This provides a structured, graph-based navigation system to help you understand large, unfamiliar codebases during onboarding.

How does a knowledge graph representation help with software architecture discovery?▼

A knowledge graph representation maps code entities into a structured graph, enabling semantic searches and relationship queries across the repository. This mechanism helps you discover high-level community structures and trace dependencies instantly without manual file reading.

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