walk-code

Guides interactive step-by-step code walkthroughs that teach users how to trace code paths themselves.

Updated Dec 25, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kotahashihama/dotfiles --skill walk-code-kotahashihama
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: walk-code
Source: https://github.com/kotahashihama/dotfiles/tree/main/home/.claude/skills/walk-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kotahashihama/dotfiles --skill walk-code-kotahashihama

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Reading unfamiliar code is hard, and getting a full explanation dumped at once does not build the skill to trace code independently. This Skill walks through code one segment at a time, pausing at each step to explain not just what happens but how the next step was discovered, so users learn to navigate codebases on their own. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Segmented Walkthroughs: Traces code from a starting point (endpoint, function, value, or bug symptom) to a destination in 3-8 segments, pausing after each one. - Teaches Tracing Techniques: At every step it shares the concrete clue used to find the next location, such as git grep results, DI container wiring, or import path disambiguation, with copy-pasteable commands. - Interactive Pacing: Uses structured questions at each stop offering choices like continue, dig deeper, or try finding the next step yourself. - Use Case: A developer asks to trace what happens when an API endpoint is called. The Skill presents a route map, then walks layer by layer through validation, business logic, and persistence, explaining how each hop was located, until the user can repeat the trace alone. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to walk you through what happens when a specific endpoint is called, tracing it step by step until the data is saved.

Frequently Asked Questions about walk-code

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trace code execution from an API endpoint?

Start with the endpoint as your origin and specify a destination such as where data is saved. The walkthrough proceeds one segment at a time, showing file and line references, short code excerpts, and the exact command or clue used to find each next step.

What is the difference between a code walkthrough and a code explanation?

A walkthrough advances one segment at a time and pauses for your input, teaching you how each next step was found so you can trace code yourself. An explanation delivers the full understanding at once, which suits cases where you only need comprehension.

How do I find the implementation behind an interface in a codebase?

Look at where dependency injection is wired up, since the interface call site only reveals the contract. The walkthrough demonstrates this with concrete commands like git grep on the function name, filtering out test files to isolate the real caller.

Can I trace a bug backwards from its symptom?

Yes, set the symptom as the destination and trace in reverse from a chosen starting point. The walkthrough follows the same segmented approach, moving from the observed behavior back toward the root cause.

When should I not use an interactive code walkthrough?

Skip it when you only need to understand what code does rather than learn to trace it, or when you are in a hurry. Requesting the full trace at once switches to a one-shot explanation format instead of the paused, segment-by-segment style.