loctree

Generate a holographic map of code structure, dependencies, and health.

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VetCoders/vetcoders-skills --skill loctree
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: loctree
Source: https://github.com/VetCoders/vetcoders-skills/tree/main/loctree
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VetCoders/vetcoders-skills --skill loctree

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI agents with a comprehensive, structured understanding of a codebase, enabling them to navigate, analyze, and modify code more effectively and safely.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase Mapping: Generates a "holographic map" of code structure, dependencies, and health.
  • Safe Code Modification: Enforces rules like mapping before editing and checking impact before deleting to prevent errors.
  • Use Case: Before making a significant refactor, an agent can use loctree to visualize the entire project's structure, identify critical files, and understand the blast radius of proposed changes, ensuring a safer and more efficient development process.

Quick Start

Use the loctree skill to get a codebase overview for AI.

Frequently Asked Questions about loctree

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

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How do I map codebase structure and dependencies before refactoring?

To map codebase structure before refactoring, you need a tool that generates a comprehensive view of dependencies and health. This skill enforces mapping before editing, allowing agents to visualize the project structure and understand the blast radius of proposed changes for safe modification.

What is codebase mapping for AI agents and when do I need it?

Codebase mapping for AI agents provides a structured understanding of code structure and dependencies. You need it when an agent must navigate, analyze, and modify code safely, ensuring it understands the project layout and impact of changes before executing them.

How can I perform impact analysis before deleting code?

To perform impact analysis before deleting code, use a tool that enforces rules checking blast radius. This skill mandates impact assessment before deletion, allowing agents to identify critical files and understand dependency chains to prevent errors during modification.

Can I use dependency analysis to check the blast radius of proposed changes?

Yes, you can use dependency analysis to check the blast radius of proposed changes. This skill provides a holographic map of code dependencies, enabling agents to identify critical files and assess the full impact of modifications before making them.

Does this code navigation tool work without external dependencies?

Yes, this code navigation tool works without external dependencies. It utilizes internal deterministic code analysis tools to manage context and provide comprehensive codebase exploration, requiring no additional setup to start mapping project structure.

What is the best way to ensure safe code modification by AI agents?

The best way to ensure safe code modification by AI agents is to enforce rules like mapping before editing and impact analysis before deletion. This approach provides a structured understanding of the codebase, preventing errors during refactoring and navigation.