repo-onboarding-architect

What problem does it solve?

Map unfamiliar repos by identifying architecture, entry points, setup commands, environment variables, build and test workflows, ownership clues, and common traps. Use when onboarding to a new codebase or before making changes in an unfamiliar repo.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Inventory the surface area: root files, package managers, workspace structure, CI, container files, infra folders, scripts, and docs.
• Trace execution paths: identify app entry points, background jobs, tests, CLI commands, and local development bootstraps.
• Extract operating commands: capture install, dev, test, lint, build, seed, migrate, and release commands from source artifacts.
• Map configuration: note .env files, examples, config loaders, feature flags, secrets references, and service dependencies.
• Flag traps early: call out generated code, required external services, monorepo boundaries, flaky tests, migration order, or platform-specific setup.

Quick Start

Use the repo onboarding process to build a concise, actionable onboarding brief for any new codebase.