technical-overview

Generate a technical overview document capturing stack, routes, and patterns.

1|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ohnotnow/agentic-stuff --skill technical-overview
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: technical-overview
Source: https://github.com/ohnotnow/agentic-stuff/tree/main/skills/technical-overview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ohnotnow/agentic-stuff --skill technical-overview

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate a concise technical overview document for a codebase, automatically detecting the tech stack, core components, and architectural patterns to help new contributors orient quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stack detection: automatically identifies Laravel, Rails, Django, Node/Express, and other common stacks from project files.
  • Codebase exploration: summarises models, routes, services, and key directories to provide a high-level map.
  • Onboarding and audits: suitable for onboarding, handovers, and architectural reviews.

Quick Start

Run the technical overview generator on your project to produce a TECHNICAL_OVERVIEW.md document.

Frequently Asked Questions about technical-overview

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

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How do I generate a technical overview for a codebase to onboard new contributors?

Generate a technical overview by running the overview generator on your project to automatically detect the tech stack and produce a TECHNICAL_OVERVIEW.md document. It captures stack details, directory structure, domain patterns, routes, testing, and local development notes for new contributor onboarding.

What should a codebase overview document include for project handovers?

A codebase overview for project handovers should include stack details, directory structure, domain patterns, authorization patterns, routes, testing, feature flags, and local development notes. The generator automatically detects these components to streamline architectural handovers.

Does the codebase overview generator support Laravel, Rails, and Django projects?

Yes, the codebase overview generator supports Laravel, Rails, Django, Node/Express, and other popular stacks. It automatically detects the tech stack from project files to summarize models, routes, services, and key directories accurately.

Can I use this for architectural audits across different web frameworks?

Yes, you can use the technical overview generator for architectural audits across Laravel, Rails, Django, and Node/Express projects. It systematically captures domain patterns, authorization patterns, and feature flags to provide a high-level map for architectural reviews.

How does stack detection work when generating codebase documentation?

Stack detection works by automatically identifying Laravel, Rails, Django, Node/Express, and other common stacks from project files. It reads the codebase to summarize models, routes, services, and key directories, creating a high-level architectural map.

What is the best way to document directory structure and routes for developer onboarding?

The best way to document directory structure and routes for developer onboarding is to generate a concise technical overview document. It automatically maps key directories, routes, services, and local development notes into a single TECHNICAL_OVERVIEW.md file for quick orientation.