code-trace
Installation
SKILL.md
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How Code Tracing Works
This skill traces code execution paths interactively, letting you navigate through the codebase like a debugger stepping through code - but with rich explanations at each step.
Principle 1: Application Boundary
Trace ONLY application code. External dependencies (node_modules, vendor/) receive:
- A summary of what they do
- Link to official documentation
- NOT deep-traced into their internals
Why: External libraries can be 100K+ lines. Tracing into them wastes context and obscures the actual application logic. The goal is understanding YOUR code, not library internals.
Principle 2: Interactive Navigation
Every conditional branch becomes a user choice:
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