codebase-documenter
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Generates comprehensive documentation explaining how a codebase works, including architecture, key components, data flow, and development guidelines. Use when user wants to understand unfamiliar code, create onboarding docs, document architecture, or explain how the system works.
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npx skills add mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace --skill codebase-documenter -a claude-code
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