Codebase Exploration (Repowise)

What it does

This skill teaches the agent how to use Repowise's code-intelligence tools to explore and understand a repository that has been indexed by Repowise. Instead of scanning raw files, the skill recommends calling Repowise API-like helpers (get_overview, search_codebase, get_context, get_dependency_path, get_architecture_diagram) to obtain architecture summaries, module maps, ownership info, and mermaid diagrams. It includes error-handling guidance and fallbacks when Repowise lacks coverage.

When to use it

Activate this skill when asked to explain high-level architecture, locate where a feature is implemented, trace dependencies between modules, or produce a visual subsystem diagram. It's intended as the first step in any analysis task on projects with a .repowise/ index — call get_overview(), then narrow with targeted searches and context requests.

What's included

• Scripts: none in the skill directory (has_scripts=false)
• References: none detected (has_references=false)
• Instructions: stepwise guidance for calling Repowise helpers (get_overview → search_codebase → get_context → read raw files only if needed), ways to obtain dependency paths, and how to request architecture diagrams. Error cases and recommended fallbacks are documented.

Compatible agents

Best used by agents integrated with Repowise/Claude-Code tooling or other agents that can call the project's Repowise helpers. Works well in Claude/Code or any environment where the Repowise binary or APIs are available.