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repo-research-analyst

Analyze repository structure, documentation, and patterns to produce actionable insights.

1|Updated Jan 12, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#patterns#repository#structure#issues#analyze
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jovermier/claude-code-plugins-ip-labs --skill repo-research-analyst-jovermier
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: repo-research-analyst
Source: https://github.com/jovermier/claude-code-plugins-ip-labs/tree/main/plugins/dev/agents/research/repo-research-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jovermier/claude-code-plugins-ip-labs --skill repo-research-analyst-jovermier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams understand how a repository is organized, what conventions and patterns it uses, and where important documentation lives, enabling faster onboarding and informed decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure analysis: assess directory layout, module boundaries, and entry points.
  • Pattern discovery: identify architectural and coding conventions, design patterns, error handling, and state management approaches.
  • Documentation and issue analysis: review README, CONTRIBUTING, issues, templates to surface common practices and bottlenecks.
  • Real-world use case: prior to a major refactor, run repo-research-analyst to map dependencies and hotspots, guiding changes and risk assessment.

Quick Start

Run a repository analysis with: analyze repository owner/repo to generate a structural report and pattern insights. Example: analyze repository jovermier/claude-code-plugins-ip-labs

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-research-analyst

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a repository structure for onboarding and architecture review?▼

Analyze a repository structure by assessing directory layout, module boundaries, and entry points to produce actionable insights for onboarding or architecture review.

What design patterns and coding conventions can I discover in a legacy codebase?▼

Discover architectural conventions, design patterns, error handling, and state management approaches by analyzing directory organization and code patterns in a legacy codebase.

How do I map codebase dependencies and hotspots before a major refactor?▼

Map codebase dependencies and hotspots by analyzing repository structure and documentation patterns, guiding changes and risk assessment before refactoring.

Can I review README and CONTRIBUTING files to surface common practices and bottlenecks?▼

Review README and CONTRIBUTING files alongside issues and templates to surface common practices and bottlenecks within a repository.

Does repository analysis work across different programming languages?▼

Repository analysis is applicable to new or legacy codebases across languages, evaluating architectural decisions and coding conventions regardless of the programming language.

What's the best way to identify architectural decisions in a new repository?▼

Identify architectural decisions in a new repository by analyzing directory organization, documentation, and pattern usage to understand how the codebase is organized.

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