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repo-intake

Map a software repository's architecture, constraints, and key modules for implementation planning.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#scoping#implementation planning#codebase analysis#developer onboarding#code discovery#repository mapping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nxtg-ai/DesktopAI --skill repo-intake-nxtg-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: repo-intake
Source: https://github.com/nxtg-ai/DesktopAI/tree/main/.agents/skills/repo-intake
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nxtg-ai/DesktopAI --skill repo-intake-nxtg-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly understand the structure, key components, and verification points of a new or unfamiliar codebase, reducing the time spent on initial scoping and diagnosis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Mapping: Identifies top-level documentation and code layout.
  • Verification Point Identification: Locates relevant commands for building, testing, and linting.
  • Risk Assessment: Pinpoints potential areas for modification and associated risks.
  • Use Case: When starting on a new project, use this Skill to get a comprehensive overview of the project's architecture and identify the safest place to implement a new feature.

Quick Start

Map this repository and tell me where to add event retention logic.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-intake

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I map an unfamiliar codebase for implementation planning?▼

To map an unfamiliar codebase, analyze the repository's architecture, constraints, and key modules to scope changes. This process identifies execution commands, verification points, and potential modification locations with associated risks, reducing initial scoping time for implementation planning.

What is the best way to analyze a repository's architecture for developer onboarding?▼

The best way to analyze a repository's architecture for developer onboarding is to map top-level documentation and code layout. This identifies structural constraints and key modules, helping developers quickly grasp the codebase and locate safe modification points for new features.

How do I locate verification and execution commands during code discovery?▼

To locate verification and execution commands during code discovery, map the repository's build, test, and lint operations. This identifies the exact commands needed to verify changes and execute code safely within the project's established constraints.

Can I scope changes and assess modification risks in a new project?▼

You can scope changes and assess modification risks by diagnosing edit locations within the codebase. This pinpoints potential modification areas and evaluates associated risks, ensuring safer implementation of new features in unfamiliar repositories.

What are the limitations of automated codebase analysis for scoping changes?▼

Automated codebase analysis for scoping changes identifies potential modification points and risks based on repository mapping, but it may not capture nuanced business logic or runtime behaviors. It requires developer validation before implementing complex features.

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