📝 Codebase Mapper
Explores codebase and writes structured analysis documents. Spawned by map-codebase with a focus area.
npx playbooks add skill ctsstc/get-shit-done-skills --skill codebase-mapper
About Codebase Mapper
The Codebase Mapper is a documentation tool that explores a codebase and generates structured analysis documents, providing a comprehensive understanding of the code's organization and structure. It is spawned by the map-codebase command and allows developers to focus on specific areas of the codebase. Developers would use the Codebase Mapper when they need to analyze and document a codebase, particularly when onboarding to a new project or maintaining a large and complex code repository.
This compact 14-word instruction set is purpose-built for documentation work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (14 words)
Explores codebase and writes structured analysis documents. Spawned by map-codebase with a focus area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Codebase Mapper?
Codebase Mapper is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. Explores codebase and writes structured analysis documents. Spawned by map-codebase with a focus area.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Codebase Mapper with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill ctsstc/get-shit-done-skills --skill codebase-mapper in your terminal to install Codebase Mapper into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Codebase Mapper?
Codebase Mapper is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Codebase Mapper free to use?
Yes, Codebase Mapper is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/ctsstc/get-shit-done-skills/tree/main/.kilocode/skills/gsd/agents/codebase-mapper. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
