learn-codebase

Scan codebases for conventions and security concerns.

1|Updated Aug 29, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alicanerdogan/dotfiles --skill learn-codebase-alicanerdogan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: learn-codebase
Source: https://github.com/alicanerdogan/dotfiles/tree/main/pi/skills/learn-codebase
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alicanerdogan/dotfiles --skill learn-codebase-alicanerdogan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Discover project conventions and surface security concerns for teams starting work in a new or unfamiliar codebase, helping you quickly understand rules and potential risks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scan root-level agent instruction files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, .cursorrules, etc.) and configuration directories (e.g., .claude/, .cursor/, CLAUDE.md) to surface conventions.
  • Summarize discovered conventions and, optionally, register skills in .pi/settings.json to reuse in future tasks.
  • Provide a compact, actionable summary that highlights security smells such as hardcoded secrets, insecure patterns, and dangerous configurations.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to scan the project root for agent instruction files and config directories to surface conventions and security concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions about learn-codebase

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

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How do I find project conventions and security risks in an unfamiliar codebase?

Scan root-level agent instruction files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, .cursorrules) and configuration directories to surface project conventions and security risks. This identifies hardcoded secrets, insecure patterns, and dangerous configurations for new or unfamiliar codebases.

What's the best way to onboard a new developer to an existing codebase?

Aggregate agent instruction files and configuration directories to summarize codebase conventions for onboarding. This surfaces project rules, risky dependencies, and dangerous configurations, helping new developers understand conventions and potential security concerns quickly.

Can I scan for hardcoded secrets and insecure patterns in a codebase?

Yes, you can scan for hardcoded secrets, insecure patterns, and risky dependencies in a codebase. The scan identifies dangerous configurations and security smells, providing a compact, actionable summary of potential security concerns.

Does this work with agent instruction files like CLAUDE.md and .cursorrules?

Yes, it scans root-level agent instruction files like CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, and .cursorrules, along with configuration directories such as .claude/ and .cursor/. It aggregates these files to surface established project conventions and security concerns.

How do I audit unfamiliar code for risky patterns and dangerous configurations?

Audit unfamiliar code by scanning for hardcoded secrets, insecure patterns, risky dependencies, and dangerous configurations. This surfaces potential security concerns and project conventions, providing a compact summary for teams auditing unfamiliar codebases.

Can discovered conventions be registered for reuse in future tasks?

Yes, discovered conventions can optionally be registered as skills in .pi/settings.json to reuse in future tasks. This allows teams to persist codebase conventions discovered during onboarding or security audits for later reference.