onboard

Generates a developer guide documenting architecture, conventions, key modules and onboarding steps from a repository root.

20|3|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HerbertJulio/specialist-agent --skill onboard-herbertjulio
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/HerbertJulio/specialist-agent/tree/main/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HerbertJulio/specialist-agent --skill onboard-herbertjulio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Help new contributors and engineers quickly understand a codebase by generating a developer guide that documents architecture, conventions, key modules, and getting started.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture mapping: identify source roots, module boundaries, and shared utilities.
  • Convention detection: infer naming patterns, technology choices, and project standards.
  • Module analysis: summarize major modules with entry points, dependencies, and test coverage.
  • Getting-started guidance: provide a practical roadmap for first contributions and onboarding.

Quick Start

Generate a comprehensive onboarding guide for the current repository to accelerate team ramp-up.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a developer guide for an unfamiliar codebase?

To generate a developer guide for an unfamiliar codebase, this Skill analyzes the repository root to map modules and entry points, automatically producing documentation that covers architecture, conventions, and getting-started recommendations.

What is the best way to document project conventions and architecture for new engineers?

Documenting project conventions and architecture for new engineers is handled by automatically detecting naming patterns and technology choices, then summarizing source roots and module boundaries into a comprehensive onboarding guide.

Can I use this to map module boundaries and entry points for any programming language?

Yes, you can use this to map module boundaries and entry points across any language or framework. The workflow performs project discovery and module analysis on the repository root without requiring specific language dependencies.

How does codebase onboarding documentation work during a code audit?

Codebase onboarding documentation works during a code audit by analyzing the repository to infer project standards, summarize major modules with their dependencies, and identify test coverage gaps for knowledge transfer.

Does this onboarding workflow require any external dependencies or components?

No, this onboarding workflow does not require any external dependencies or components. It operates independently to perform project discovery, architecture mapping, and convention detection directly on your codebase.

What should a getting-started roadmap include for first contributions to a repository?

A getting-started roadmap for first contributions should include practical recommendations derived from analyzing the codebase's architecture, module dependencies, and entry points to accelerate team ramp-up and onboarding.