proflead/codex-skills-library/codebase-orientation

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Guide quick orientation of an unfamiliar codebase with module mapping, entry points, and local run steps. Use when a junior developer needs to get situated fast.

Install

npx vskill@latest install proflead/codex-skills-library/codebase-orientation

SKILL.md

Codebase Orientation

Purpose

Guide quick orientation of an unfamiliar codebase with module mapping, entry points, and local run steps.

Inputs to request

  • Repo URL or local path and target area of interest.
  • Runtime versions, package manager, and OS.
  • Current task or reason for onboarding.

Workflow

  1. Locate entry points, build scripts, and main runtime paths.
  2. Map key folders, ownership, and common naming conventions.
  3. Identify how to run, test, and debug locally with minimal setup.
  4. Call out one or two safe starter tasks for learning.

Output

  • High-level module map with file paths.
  • Local run/test commands with prerequisites.
  • Suggested first change with low risk.

Quality bar

  • Reference concrete file paths and commands.
  • Keep scope limited to the requested area.

Security

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Source

Popularity

Repository stars
98
Repository forks
19
7-day trend score
23

Stars and forks are for the whole GitHub repository, not this skill alone. Refreshed 4 May 2026, 6 months ago.

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