omk-repo-explorer

To map a codebase without reading it all, generate a shallow-to-deep evidence-backed map by identifying the project type, locating entry points and test directories, and prioritizing the smallest relevant files to build understanding quickly.

The best way to find entry points and data flow during repository exploration is by expanding through dependency surfaces like imports, call sites, routes, and schemas to produce a structured discovery summary that reduces guesswork.

Yes, you can use repository exploration for debugging and refactoring safely by generating a focused repo map that highlights likely entry points, existing patterns, and relevant test locations before making changes.

To locate relevant tests in an unfamiliar codebase, identify the project type first and locate config and test directories, then prioritize the smallest relevant files to expand through dependency surfaces and pinpoint test locations.

Codebase mapping works for typical large repositories by creating a shallow map first and expanding only where needed, which prevents wasting time on blind whole-repository reading and handles complex architecture discovery efficiently.

You should avoid shallow-to-deep codebase exploration when you need to understand every single file comprehensively, as this approach intentionally prioritizes the smallest relevant files and leaves unclear areas for targeted later review.