prime

Scan project structure and documentation to generate a structured codebase summary.

Updated Mar 9, 2026

Search Tags:#git #documentation #context #onboarding #project structure #codebase

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npx skills add https://github.com/justinpbarnett/claude --skill prime-justinpbarnett

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Skill: prime
Source: https://github.com/justinpbarnett/claude/tree/main/skills/prime
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justinpbarnett/claude --skill prime-justinpbarnett

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly get up to speed with a new or unfamiliar codebase by systematically gathering and summarizing essential project information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Codebase Survey: Scans project structure, file system, and git history.
Documentation Review: Reads key project files like README, CLAUDE.md, and CONTRIBUTING.md.
Tooling Identification: Detects and analyzes build tools and task runners (justfile, package.json, Makefile, pyproject.toml).
Contextual Summary: Provides a structured overview of the project's purpose, structure, tooling, and current state.
Use Case: When you first join a project or start a new development task, use this skill to get a comprehensive understanding of the project's layout, how to run it, and its current development focus.

Quick Start

Use the prime skill to get a comprehensive understanding of the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about prime

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I understand an unfamiliar codebase quickly?▼

To understand an unfamiliar codebase quickly, scan the project structure, read core documentation like README and CONTRIBUTING.md, and analyze build configurations to generate a structured summary of the project's purpose and state.

What's the best way to get project context for codebase onboarding?▼

The best way to get project context for onboarding is to survey the file system, review git history, and detect build tools like package.json or Makefile to provide a comprehensive overview of the layout and current development focus.

How does project structure scanning work for initial familiarization?▼

Project structure scanning works by reading the file system, identifying key documentation files, and analyzing build system configurations to summarize the project's tooling, layout, and orientation for new developers.

Do I need git commands to analyze a project's current state?▼

Yes, you need git commands to analyze the project's current state, as scanning git history is required to gather essential project information and generate a structured contextual summary of the codebase.

Can I use this to detect build tools and task runners in a new repository?▼

Yes, you can use this to detect and analyze build tools and task runners by reading configuration files like justfile, package.json, Makefile, and pyproject.toml to identify the project's tooling setup.

What documentation files are needed to build deep codebase context?▼

Documentation files needed to build deep codebase context include README, CLAUDE.md, and CONTRIBUTING.md, which are read alongside project structure and build configurations to summarize understanding.