impact-analysis

Name: impact-analysis
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Author: vndkubi

Trace reverse dependencies and estimate blast radius for proposed codebase changes.

Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#codebase #dependencies #migration #multi-module #blast-radius #impact-analysis

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npx skills add https://github.com/vndkubi/bootstrap-toolkits --skill impact-analysis-vndkubi

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Skill: impact-analysis
Source: https://github.com/vndkubi/bootstrap-toolkits/tree/main/.github/skills/impact-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vndkubi/bootstrap-toolkits --skill impact-analysis-vndkubi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identifies and quantifies the blast radius of proposed changes across a multi-module codebase, surfacing affected modules, dependencies, and potential migration needs to minimize disruption.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dependency tracing: Maps direct and transitive consumers across modules to identify impacted code paths.
Migration guidance: Generates concrete steps to migrate APIs, schemas, or contracts with minimal downtime.
Risk classification: Categorizes impacts into Breaking, Behavioral, or Compatible to guide rollback and testing strategies.

Quick Start

Provide a change description to generate a comprehensive impact analysis with affected modules, blast radius, and migration guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about impact-analysis

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

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How do I map the blast radius of code changes across modules?▼

To map the blast radius of code changes, you provide a change description to generate a comprehensive impact analysis. The report traces direct and transitive reverse dependencies across modules to surface all affected code paths.

What is the best way to trace reverse dependencies for a multi-module codebase migration?▼

Tracing reverse dependencies for a multi-module migration involves mapping direct and transitive consumers across shared code, APIs, or database schemas. This identifies impacted code paths to minimize disruption during enterprise project updates.

Can I classify code changes as breaking, behavioral, or compatible?▼

Yes, you can classify code changes as breaking, behavioral, or compatible. The analysis categorizes impacts into these three risk classifications to help guide your rollback and testing strategies before deployment.

How do I generate migration steps for an API or database schema change?▼

To generate migration steps for an API or database schema change, input the proposed modification. The analysis outputs concrete, recommended migration actions designed to update contracts with minimal downtime.

Does impact analysis work for enterprise projects with many modules?▼

Yes, impact analysis is specifically designed for enterprise projects with many modules. It effectively quantifies the blast radius of proposed changes across shared code and APIs in complex, multi-module codebases.

When do I need to quantify the blast radius of a proposed change?▼

You need to quantify the blast radius of a proposed change when modifying shared code, APIs, or database schemas in a multi-module codebase. This identifies affected modules and potential migration needs to minimize disruption.