guid-universal-technology-discovery

Identify and document technologies, frameworks, libraries, and versions from project files.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xilnick/claude-guild --skill guid-universal-technology-discovery
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Skill: guid-universal-technology-discovery
Source: https://github.com/xilnick/claude-guild/tree/main/guideline/shipped-skills/guid-universal-technology-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xilnick/claude-guild --skill guid-universal-technology-discovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill systematically identifies and documents all technologies, frameworks, libraries, and their versions used within a project, from source files to infrastructure manifests, to remove guesswork and enable informed decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive discovery: Detects languages, frameworks, packages, and infrastructure tools across the repo.
  • Multi-layer analysis: Combines file, configuration, and usage-pattern insights to infer actual tech usage.
  • Project context awareness: Captures proprietary or legacy technologies and mixed environments for accurate inventory.

Quick Start

Run the universal technology discovery process on the project to generate a technology inventory and a livingDocumentation of detected technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions about guid-universal-technology-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify all technologies and versions in my project?

Technology discovery systematically scans your codebase, configuration files, and deployment manifests to detect and document every language, framework, library, and tool with its version, creating a complete inventory across development, CI/CD, and infrastructure layers.

Can I discover technologies in multi-language and legacy codebases?

Yes, technology discovery works across mixed-language stacks, legacy environments, containerized deployments, and hybrid setups by analyzing file patterns, configuration usage, and integration points to reveal actual tech adoption regardless of project complexity.

What gets detected in repository analysis?

Repository analysis detects languages, frameworks, packages, infrastructure tools, and their versions from source code, dependency manifests, configuration files, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment specifications to map dependencies and verify integrations end-to-end.

How does technology discovery handle unfamiliar or proprietary stacks?

Technology discovery captures proprietary, custom, and undocumented technologies through multi-layer analysis combining file inspection, configuration insights, and usage patterns, enabling accurate inventory even in non-standard environments.

When should I run a complete technology inventory on my project?

Run technology discovery when onboarding to unfamiliar codebases, auditing dependencies for security or compliance, planning migrations, validating framework integrations, or documenting the full tech landscape before making architecture decisions.

Does technology discovery work with containerized and cloud deployments?

Yes, technology discovery analyzes containerized applications and cloud deployments by inspecting Dockerfiles, manifests, infrastructure-as-code files, and deployment configurations alongside source code to reveal the complete tech stack.