🔍 Overview
This skill helps you quickly understand a codebase by scanning a small subset of files to generate a credible overview.
npx playbooks add skill lis186/sourceatlas --skill overview
About Overview
This skill helps you quickly understand a codebase by scanning a small subset of files to generate a credible overview.
At 20 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized code review & quality expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
- Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
- Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
- Generating detailed code review comments
Example Prompts
System Prompt (20 words)
This skill helps you quickly understand a codebase by scanning a small subset of files to generate a credible overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overview?
Overview is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you quickly understand a codebase by scanning a small subset of files to generate a credible overview.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.
How do I use Overview with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill lis186/sourceatlas --skill overview in your terminal to install Overview into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Overview?
Overview is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Overview free to use?
Yes, Overview is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/lis186/sourceatlas/tree/main/plugin/commands/overview. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
