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wiki-researcher

Trace code paths across multi-file architectures with file and line citations.

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Search Tags:#architecture#research#codebase#citations#traceability#data-flow
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills --skill wiki-researcher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-researcher
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/skills/tree/main/.github/plugins/deep-wiki/skills/wiki-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills --skill wiki-researcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Conducts deep, multi-turn research on codebases to uncover how systems work across many files, grounding every claim with concrete evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-file traceability: follow code paths and data flows across modules to reveal actual implementations.
  • Evidence-grounded analysis: support every assertion with file paths and line references.
  • Architectural and pattern discovery: identify components, dependencies, and potential design concerns across a codebase.
  • Use Case: when a user asks for an in-depth architectural or systemic investigation, deliver a comprehensive, evidence-backed report.

Quick Start

Describe the topic and provide a repository context, and I will begin a structured, evidence-backed investigation of the codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trace data flow and code paths across multiple files in a codebase?▼

Codebase architectural analysis supports complex systems by producing architectural diagrams, data-flow trails, and dependency mappings. It identifies components, dependencies, and potential design concerns across the entire codebase to reveal how systems work.

How do I ground codebase analysis claims with specific file paths and line numbers?▼

Evidence-grounded analysis supports every assertion with precise file paths and line references. By tracing actual code paths, you ensure traceability and verify that architectural claims are backed by concrete implementation evidence.

What's the best way to map dependencies and identify design patterns across a complex codebase?▼

Architectural and pattern discovery maps dependencies by operating across multi-file architectures to identify components and potential design concerns. It produces comprehensive dependency mappings and data-flow trails for complex systems to reveal actual implementations.

Can I generate linked citations for codebase research using a remote repository URL?▼

Yes, providing a remote repository URL generates sources as linked citations. When only local paths are available, the system provides local citations instead, clearly annotating entry points and reasoning to maintain traceability.

Do I need to provide a repository context to start an in-depth architectural investigation?▼

Yes, you describe the topic and provide a repository context to begin a structured, evidence-backed investigation. This context enables deep, multi-turn research that uncovers how systems work across many files with precise evidence.

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