learn-architecture

Scan project directories and update a knowledge base with architectural patterns.

2|Updated Feb 16, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/dmzoneill/skills --skill learn-architecture
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Skill: learn-architecture
Source: https://github.com/dmzoneill/skills/tree/main/learn-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dmzoneill/skills --skill learn-architecture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of understanding and documenting a project's architecture, especially for new team members or when refreshing existing knowledge. It automates the process of analyzing code structure, dependencies, and common patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Structure Analysis: Scans directories to identify key modules and their relationships.
  • Dependency Mapping: Extracts and lists project dependencies from manifest files.
  • Pattern Discovery: Uses semantic code search to find common API, model, error handling, and testing patterns.
  • Knowledge Update: Integrates findings into a persistent knowledge base for future reference.
  • Use Case: Onboarding a new developer to a complex codebase by providing a comprehensive overview of its architecture and key components.

Quick Start

Use the learn architecture skill to scan the current project and update the knowledge base for the 'developer' persona.

Frequently Asked Questions about learn-architecture

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

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How do I analyze project architecture and document dependencies for a new codebase?

To analyze project architecture, the skill scans directories to identify key modules, extracts dependencies from manifest files, and uses semantic code search to find API, model, and error handling patterns. It then updates a persistent knowledge base with these architectural findings.

What is semantic code search for architectural pattern discovery?

Semantic code search for architectural pattern discovery is the process of scanning a codebase to identify common API, model, error handling, and testing patterns. It helps map out project structure and key module relationships for a specified developer persona.

Can I map project dependencies and structure without manually reading manifest files?

Yes, you can map project dependencies automatically. The skill extracts and lists project dependencies directly from manifest files and scans project directories to identify key modules, updating a knowledge base with the extracted dependency mapping.

What's the best way to onboard a new developer to a complex codebase architecture?

The best way to onboard a developer is to provide a comprehensive overview of the codebase architecture. This skill automates analyzing code structure, dependencies, and common patterns, then integrates findings into a knowledge base for future reference.

Does this architecture analysis tool require any external dependencies to run?

No external dependencies are required to run this architecture analysis tool. The skill operates independently using internal scripts to perform code_search and knowledge_update operations for comprehensive architectural analysis.

Why does understanding a project's architecture take so long when refreshing existing knowledge?

Understanding project architecture takes time because analyzing code structure, dependencies, and common patterns is typically a manual process. This skill automates the scanning of directories and semantic code searches to quickly update a persistent knowledge base.