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Analyze a brownfield codebase and create a continuity ledger.

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Search Tags:#brownfield#repo#RepoPrompt#ledger#onboard
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude --skill onboard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude --skill onboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly onboard to an existing project by analyzing the codebase and creating a continuity ledger.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase understanding: Uses RepoPrompt or bash to map architecture and generate a map.
  • Ledger bootstrap: Creates a continuity ledger at thoughts/ledgers/CONTINUITY_CLAUDE-<project>.md
  • Use Case: New team member onboarding or brownfield analysis.

Quick Start

Spawn the onboard agent and run the onboarding flow:

  • Say "onboard" to trigger /onboard; the agent will compute and create the ledger.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly understand an existing codebase when joining a project?▼

Onboarding analyzes your brownfield codebase to generate a continuity ledger documenting architecture, tech stack, and project structure. Run the onboard command to automatically map the codebase and create a ledger file for future reference.

What is a continuity ledger and why do I need one?▼

A continuity ledger is a structured document capturing codebase architecture, dependencies, and design decisions. It preserves project context so you and teammates can quickly resume work without relearning the system each time.

Can I use onboarding to analyze a brownfield repo I'm inheriting?▼

Yes. Onboarding is designed for brownfield analysis—it explores your existing codebase, detects the tech stack, asks clarifying questions, and produces a ledger documenting the project's structure and dependencies.

How does onboarding detect my project's tech stack?▼

Onboarding spawns a general-purpose agent that explores your codebase using RepoPrompt and bash commands to map files, detect frameworks and dependencies, then documents the stack in your continuity ledger.

Where does onboarding save the project ledger?▼

Onboarding generates a markdown ledger at thoughts/ledgers/CONTINUITY_CLAUDE-<project>.md, which persists project context and can be referenced or updated as the codebase evolves.

What do I need before running the onboarding workflow?▼

Ensure init-project.sh has been run to establish project context. Onboarding requires a working repository with accessible source files and will create the thoughts/ledgers directory if needed.

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