map

Generate codebase architecture documentation and a CLAUDE.md scaffold file.

2|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dylan/claude --skill map-dylan
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Skill: map
Source: https://github.com/dylan/claude/tree/main/plugins/map/skills/map
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dylan/claude --skill map-dylan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates essential documentation for new or existing codebases, including a comprehensive architecture overview and a scaffold for ongoing knowledge management, ensuring clarity and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Documentation: Automatically generates docs/codebase-architecture.md detailing file inventory, data flow, state shape, and more.
  • Scaffold Generation: Creates a .claude/CLAUDE.md file to guide AI interactions and knowledge capture.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project, use /map to bootstrap documentation and establish a clear understanding of the codebase structure from day one.

Quick Start

Run the map skill to generate architecture documentation for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about map

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

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How do I generate architecture documentation for an existing codebase?

To generate codebase architecture documentation, you can use a tool that explores your source code and asks targeted questions to produce a structured `docs/codebase-architecture.md` file detailing file inventory, data flow, and state shape.

What is the best way to onboard a new developer to an existing codebase structure?

Onboarding to an existing codebase is best handled by generating a comprehensive architecture overview and a scaffold file for AI interaction to establish a clear understanding of the codebase structure and data flow.

How do I bootstrap documentation when starting a new software project?

To bootstrap documentation for a new project, you can scaffold a codebase architecture file and an AI interaction guide from day one to enforce documentation-first development principles through structured output and file references.

Can I generate an AI scaffold file to guide codebase interactions automatically?

Yes, you can generate an AI scaffold file automatically to guide interactions and knowledge capture. The process creates a `.claude/CLAUDE.md` file by exploring your source code and asking targeted questions about the architecture.

Does the codebase architecture generation process require any specific dependencies?

No, the codebase architecture generation process requires no specific dependencies. It works by exploring your source code directly and asking targeted questions to output the architecture overview and scaffold files.