System Archaeologist - Codebase Architecture Analysis

Overview

Analyze existing codebases through coordinated subagent exploration to produce comprehensive architecture documentation with C4 diagrams, subsystem catalogs, and architectural assessments.

Core principle: Systematic archaeological process with quality gates prevents rushed, incomplete analysis.

When to Use

• User requests architecture documentation for existing codebase
• Need to understand unfamiliar system architecture
• Creating design docs for legacy systems
• Analyzing codebases of any size (small to large)
• User mentions: "analyze codebase", "architecture documentation", "system design", "generate diagrams"

Mandatory Workflow

Step 1: Create Workspace (NON-NEGOTIABLE)