top-down-learning

Generate structured architecture and module documentation in a .learning directory.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ctdio/dotfiles --skill top-down-learning
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Skill: top-down-learning
Source: https://github.com/ctdio/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/top-down-learning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ctdio/dotfiles --skill top-down-learning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the struggle of understanding complex codebases, which often leads to slow onboarding, inefficient debugging, and difficulty contributing. It automates the process of exploring, documenting, and guiding users through a project's architecture, concepts, and modules, making learning efficient and tailored.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Codebase Exploration: Automatically scans project structure, identifies patterns, and creates organized documentation in a .learning/ directory.
  • Adaptive Guided Learning: Guides users through the codebase with explanations that adapt to their knowledge level and specific interests, ensuring optimal pace and depth.
  • On-Demand Documentation Generation: Creates detailed concept, module, and learning path documentation incrementally as the user explores, preventing information overload.
  • Use Case: A new developer joins a team and needs to quickly grasp a large, unfamiliar project. They can use this skill to generate an architectural overview, then be interactively guided through core components and concepts, significantly accelerating their onboarding and productivity.

Quick Start

Use the top-down-learning skill to help me understand this project. Start by documenting the architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions about top-down-learning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly understand a large unfamiliar codebase?

Generate structured documentation by scanning your project's architecture, concepts, and modules into a `.learning/` directory. This automated exploration creates organized guides that accelerate understanding without requiring manual investigation of every file.

Can I get adaptive guidance through a codebase matched to my knowledge level?

Yes. The skill provides phase-based guided learning that adjusts explanation depth and pacing to your familiarity with the project, tailoring walkthroughs to your specific interests and prior knowledge.

How do I onboard new developers faster without manual documentation effort?

Automate architecture overview and module documentation generation incrementally as developers explore. This prevents information overload while providing on-demand explanations of core components and concepts.

What's included in the documentation this generates?

The skill produces architecture overviews, concept and module documentation, learning paths, and adaptive guidance using predefined templates—all organized in a `.learning/` directory for structured exploration.

Can I use this to speed up debugging and feature contribution?

Yes. Understanding project patterns and module relationships through generated documentation reduces time spent reverse-engineering code, making debugging and contributions more efficient.