project-analysis

Analyze codebases to map structure, dependencies, and architectural patterns.

8|1|Updated Dec 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mjohnson518/claude_superpowers --skill project-analysis-mjohnson518
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Skill: project-analysis
Source: https://github.com/mjohnson518/claude_superpowers/tree/main/skills/project-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mjohnson518/claude_superpowers --skill project-analysis-mjohnson518

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly understanding a new codebase by systematically analyzing its structure, dependencies, and conventions to accelerate onboarding and audits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured overview: determine project type, major directories, and critical files to focus on first.
  • Dependency & pattern mapping: inventory dependencies, identify architectural patterns, and highlight potential risks.
  • Architecture mapping: create an entry-point map, core modules, data flow, and interaction paths to inform decisions.
  • Onboarding & audits: streamline newcomer onboarding, codebase audits, and design reviews across languages and tech stacks.

Quick Start

Use the project-analysis skill to assess a newly checked-out repository and generate a concise analysis report.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-analysis

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

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How do I analyze a codebase structure to accelerate project onboarding?

To analyze a codebase structure for onboarding, identify project type, major directories, and critical files first. This focuses your review on core modules, entry points, and data flow to quickly understand architecture and conventions.

What is the best way to map dependencies and architectural patterns in an existing repository?

Mapping dependencies and architectural patterns involves inventorying external libraries to identify potential risks and highlight conventions. This process reveals interaction paths and core modules, informing design reviews and architectural decisions across languages.

How do I generate a project-analysis report for a newly checked-out repository?

Generate a project-analysis report by assessing the newly checked-out repository to determine project type and inventory dependencies. The output maps entry points, core modules, and data flow into a concise, standardized overview.

When do I need a standardized codebase analysis report during an architecture review?

You need a standardized codebase analysis report during architecture reviews to systematically evaluate structure, dependencies, and conventions. It identifies entry points, core modules, and interaction paths, providing the necessary overview to inform design decisions.