focused-codebase-scan

Scan a codebase to reveal structure, modules, and entry points.

9|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill focused-codebase-scan
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Skill: focused-codebase-scan
Source: https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether/tree/main/.aether/skills-codex/colony/focused-codebase-scan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill focused-codebase-scan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly assess a codebase to reveal structure, modules, and entry points, enabling faster planning and scoping.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quick overview of project type, structure, and entry points.
  • Identify main modules, dependencies, and potential risk areas.
  • Use cases include planning ahead of implementation, scoping work, and validating project boundaries.

Quick Start

Identify the project structure, main modules, and entry points to enable rapid planning.

Frequently Asked Questions about focused-codebase-scan

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

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How do I quickly analyze a codebase structure for project planning?

To analyze a codebase structure for planning, you need a rapid assessment that reveals modules and entry points. This approach automates project-type detection and mode-based scanning to output a concise structural overview suitable for scoping work and validating boundaries.

What is the best way to identify main modules and entry points before deeper analysis?

The best way to identify modules and entry points before deep analysis is running a targeted codebase reconnaissance scan. It applies project-type detection to quickly map dependencies and structural components, providing a structured summary for downstream documentation.

Can I scope new implementation work by scanning an unfamiliar codebase?

Yes, you can scope implementation work by scanning an unfamiliar codebase. The process automates the discovery of project structure, main modules, and potential risk areas, enabling fast planning and scoping across diverse project types when time is limited.

Does codebase reconnaissance work for diverse project types and architectures?

Codebase reconnaissance works across diverse project types by applying automatic project-type detection. This allows the scanning mechanism to adapt its structural analysis and accurately map entry points regardless of the specific architecture or framework being used.

What limitations should I expect from a rapid codebase scan?

A rapid codebase scan is limited to providing a high-level structural overview and identifying entry points. It is designed for fast planning rather than deep architectural analysis, meaning it may not uncover complex dependency loops or detailed logic flow within specific modules.