Codebase Researcher

Systematic deep research skill that analyzes codebases from the top level down, generating comprehensive knowledge about project structure, architecture, and implementation patterns.

Purpose

Conduct systematic research of codebases to:

• Build comprehensive understanding of project architecture
• Document key components and their relationships
• Identify patterns, conventions, and best practices
• Generate knowledge bases (SKILL.md, CLAUDE.md, references/)
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer

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