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using-system-archaeologist

Analyze codebases to generate C4 architecture diagrams and subsystem catalogs.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#architecture#documentation#system design#codebase analysis#C4 diagrams#legacy systems
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npx skills add https://github.com/Cubical6/melly --skill using-system-archaeologist
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Skill: using-system-archaeologist
Source: https://github.com/Cubical6/melly/tree/main/plugins/abstractor-agent/skills/using-system-archaeologist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cubical6/melly --skill using-system-archaeologist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manual architecture documentation is time-consuming, error-prone, and often incomplete, especially for complex or unfamiliar codebases. This Skill automates the systematic analysis and documentation process, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Architecture Documentation: Generates C4 diagrams (Context, Container, Component), subsystem catalogs, and architectural assessments.
  • Systematic Codebase Analysis: Employs a rigorous archaeological process with mandatory quality gates to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Subagent Orchestration: Coordinates multiple subagents for parallel analysis of large systems, significantly reducing analysis time.
  • Use Case: A user needs to quickly understand and document the architecture of a legacy system for a new team member. This skill can generate a full C4 model and report in a fraction of the manual time, ensuring consistency and quality.

Quick Start

Analyze the attached codebase to generate a C4 architecture diagram and a subsystem catalog.