understand

Analyze a codebase and generate a structured knowledge graph for the Understand Anything platform.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cookeyholder/django-devcontainer-template --skill understand-cookeyholder
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Skill: understand
Source: https://github.com/cookeyholder/django-devcontainer-template/tree/main/.agent/skills/understand
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cookeyholder/django-devcontainer-template --skill understand-cookeyholder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill analyzes a codebase to produce an interactive knowledge graph that reveals architecture, components, and their relationships for easier understanding and onboarding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated graph generation: Builds a structured graph of files, directories, and imports to visualize dependencies and architecture.
  • Interactive dashboard readiness: Outputs a knowledge-graph.json ready for use in a dashboard and exploration UI.
  • Use Case: On a large Django project, quickly map the Django apps, models, views, and templates into layers and edges for architecture reviews.

Quick Start

Provide a repository to the Understand Anything pipeline and run the Understand workflow to generate the knowledge graph for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about understand

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a knowledge graph from a codebase for architecture visualization?

To generate a knowledge graph from a codebase, this Skill analyzes files, directories, and imports to map dependencies and architecture. It outputs a structured JSON payload ready for interactive dashboard ingestion.

What is static analysis used for when mapping code architecture and dependencies?

Static analysis for code architecture maps structural relationships between files and directories without executing the code. This process captures dependencies, layers, and components to form a comprehensive dependency graph.

Can I use this knowledge graph generation for a large Django project?

Yes, you can use this for a large Django project. It maps Django apps, models, views, and templates into distinct layers and edges, facilitating quick architecture reviews and onboarding.

How do I prepare my repository for automated dependency graph extraction?

Provide your repository directly to the pipeline and run the workflow. The automated analysis scans the codebase to extract non-code context and structural dependencies into a structured graph payload.

Does the generated dependency graph output support interactive dashboard exploration?

Yes, the dependency graph output supports interactive dashboard exploration. It produces a knowledge-graph.json file specifically structured for immediate ingestion by exploration UI and dashboard platforms.

What is the best way to visualize code components and relationships for onboarding?

The best way to visualize code components for onboarding is generating a structured knowledge graph. It reveals architecture, dependencies, and relationships, turning complex codebases into learnable graphs.