/explain-codebase
Onboard to an unfamiliar codebase by mapping its architecture, entry points, and data flow. Use when starting work in a new or unknown repository and you need a navigable mental model fast.
$ npx -y skills add KhaledSaeed18/dotclaude --skill explain-codebase --agent claude-codeHow it fires
How this skill gets triggered: by you, by Claude, or both.
- Fires itselfAuto-invocation. Claude auto-loads it when your prompt matches the work.
- You can call itInvoke it directly when you want it.
- Slash command
/explain-codebase
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The summary Claude sees to decide when to auto-load this skill.
Onboard to an unfamiliar codebase by mapping its architecture, entry points, and data flow. Use when starting work in a new or unknown repository and you need a navigable mental model fast.
Reusable Claude Code extension registry. skills, subagents, slash commands, and hooks for engineering, git, testing, and security workflows. Distributed as a shadcn GitHub registry and as installable plugins.
Repo: KhaledSaeed18/dotclaude
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