onboard

Scan software projects and generate a codebase.md file for AI agents.

Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chriscarterux/Mothership --skill onboard-chriscarterux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/chriscarterux/Mothership/tree/main/.claude/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chriscarterux/Mothership --skill onboard-chriscarterux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of understanding a software project's structure, stack, and conventions, providing essential context for AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Scanning: Analyzes project files and directories to identify key technologies and patterns.
  • Context Generation: Creates a .mothership/codebase.md file summarizing the project for AI consumption.
  • Use Case: Before an AI agent starts refactoring a legacy codebase, use this Skill to generate a comprehensive overview of the project's architecture and dependencies.

Quick Start

Use the onboard skill to scan the current project directory and generate codebase context.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate AI documentation for a codebase before refactoring?

To generate AI documentation for a codebase, scan the project directory to identify its technology stack and architectural patterns. This process produces a codebase.md file detailing frameworks, database schemas, and API patterns required for AI-driven development.

What is codebase context generation and how does it work?

Codebase context generation is the process of scanning software projects to extract architectural conventions and directory structures. It works by analyzing project files to automatically summarize framework choices, deployment configurations, and environment variables into a markdown file.

Can I use project scanning to identify architectural patterns and coding conventions?

Yes, you can use project scanning to identify architectural patterns and coding conventions. The scan analyzes project files and directories to detect key technologies, API structures, and environment variables, summarizing them for AI consumption.

What's the best way to provide project context for AI agents working on a legacy codebase?

The best way to provide project context for AI agents is to scan the legacy codebase to map its directory structure and dependencies. This generates a comprehensive markdown overview detailing the stack, database, and coding conventions.

Does project scanning automatically detect framework and database details?

Yes, project scanning automatically detects framework and database details. It analyzes the project structure to extract essential deployment configurations, language specifications, and environment variables directly from the codebase files.

What information does a generated codebase.md file include for AI consumption?

A generated codebase.md file includes the framework, language, database, deployment setup, directory structure, API patterns, and environment variables. This provides comprehensive architectural context for AI agents to execute development tasks.