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Explore a codebase the way experienced contributors do. by understanding the architecture, the patterns, and the domain language before touching anything.
Different from oss-prep-to-contribute (which is issue-specific and focused on one code path). This skill is for building broad understanding of a repo. Useful when a contributor wants to become a regular contributor rather than make a single drive-by PR. Also useful for GSoC candidates who need to demonstrate deep project understanding in their proposals.
gh CLI authenticatedBefore exploring anything, ask:
This shapes the depth. A GSoC candidate needs deep understanding. Someone evaluating a library needs a quick architecture scan.
Start with what the project DOES, not what the code looks like. Read:
# Project identity
cat README.md
cat docs/index.md 2>/dev/null || cat docs/README.md 2>/dev/null
# What problem does it solve?
gh api repos/{owner}/{repo} --jq '{description, homepage, topics, language, stargazers_count, open_issues_count}'
The user should be able to explain what the project does to a non-technical person before reading a single source file.
Thinking gate:
"Explain what this project does in one sentence. Who uses it? What problem does it solve? Don't use the README's words. rephrase it as if you're explaining to a friend who doesn't code."
If the user can't do this clearly, they need to read more docs before touching code.
Use Explore agents to map:
# Directory layout
ls -la
ls src/ lib/ app/ 2>/dev/null
ls -la */
# Entry points
cat package.json 2>/dev/null | jq '.main, .bin, .scripts'
cat setup.py 2>/dev/null || cat pyproject.toml 2>/dev/null
cat Makefile 2>/dev/null | head -30
cat Cargo.toml 2>/dev/null | head -30
# Key abstractions
grep -rn "class \|interface \|trait \|type \|struct " src/ lib/ \
--include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" --include="*.java" | head -40
Present a structured architecture summary:
Every codebase has its own vocabulary. Find the terms that appear everywhere:
# Domain-specific terms in variable/function/class names
grep -rn "class \|def \|function \|fn \|func " src/ lib/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" | \
grep -oP '(class|def|function|fn|func)\s+\w+' | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -20
# Comments that define domain concepts
grep -rn "// \|# \|/// \|/\*\*" src/ lib/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" | grep -i "represents\|defines\|a .* is\|means" | head -15
# Glossary in docs (if it exists)
find docs/ -name "*glossary*" -o -name "*terminology*" -o -name "*concepts*" 2>/dev/null
Present terms the contributor must understand to read the code fluently. Group by importance. which terms appear in nearly every file vs which are module-specific.
Thinking gate:
"Pick 3 domain terms from the list above. Define each in your own words. Then find one place in the codebase where each is used. (This checks whether you can read the code, not just the summary I gave you.)"
What patterns does this codebase follow? Investigate:
# Error handling approach
grep -rn "try\|catch\|except\|Error\|Result\|unwrap\|panic" src/ lib/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" | head -20
# Testing patterns
ls test/ tests/ __tests__/ spec/ 2>/dev/null
cat test/*.{ts,py,go,rs} 2>/dev/null | head -40
# How new features get added - look at recent PRs
gh pr list -R {owner}/{repo} --state merged --limit 5 \
--json title,changedFiles,additions,deletions \
--jq '.[] | {title, files: .changedFiles, adds: .additions, dels: .deletions}'
Identify:
Thinking gate:
"If you were adding a new feature to this repo, describe the steps. which files would you create, what patterns would you follow, where would you add tests? Don't worry about getting it right. I'll tell you what you missed."
Review the user's answer. Point out conventions they missed without giving the full answer.
What's actively being worked on?
# Recent merged PRs - what areas are changing?
gh pr list -R {owner}/{repo} --state merged --limit 10 \
--json title,mergedAt,changedFiles --jq '.[] | {title, merged: .mergedAt, files: .changedFiles}'
# Open issues with most activity
gh issue list -R {owner}/{repo} --state open --sort comments --limit 10 \
--json number,title,comments --jq '.[] | {number, title, comments}'
# Recent releases
gh release list -R {owner}/{repo} --limit 5
# Changelog
cat CHANGELOG.md 2>/dev/null | head -50
Present:
Based on the exploration, what does the contributor still not understand?
If the repo uses technologies the user isn't familiar with, suggest → oss-learn-stack.
The user writes their own architecture summary. Not a copy of the LLM's summary from step 3. Their own version in their own words.
Thinking gate:
"Write a 5-10 line summary of this repo's architecture. Include:
- What it does (one sentence)
- How it's structured (main modules and their roles)
- The main patterns (error handling, testing, config)
- One thing that surprised you
This is YOUR mental model. It doesn't need to be perfect. it needs to be yours."
Review their summary. Flag anything incorrect but don't rewrite it.
Exploration without these is reading, not learning. Each one is inline in the step it belongs to, and none of them may be answered on the user's behalf.
If the user cannot answer, go back into the code with them. Do not supply the answer and move on.
oss-find-issue: find an issue that matches your new understandingoss-find-real-issues: use your understanding to find real code problemsoss-learn-stack: learn unfamiliar technologies from the repo itselfoss-prep-to-contribute: once you have an issue, prepare specifically for it| Shortcut | Why It Fails |
|---|---|
| "I'll read the README and start coding" | The README says what the project does for its users. It says nothing about how the code is arranged, so you pattern-match on the wrong abstraction and the reviewer sees it immediately. |
| "I've opened every file, I understand the repo" | File count is not understanding. You understand a repo when you can predict which file a change belongs in before you go looking. |
| "I don't need the domain language, I can read code" | Every issue title and review comment is written in those words. Not knowing them means not understanding the feedback you get. |
| "I'll explore as I go while fixing the issue" | Issue-driven reading teaches one code path. The second contribution starts from zero again, which is why most people never make one. |
| "The architecture is obvious from the directory names" | Directory names describe storage. They do not tell you what calls what, and that is the part you need. |
oss-find-issue, and it is prematureoss-learn-stack (step 7)oss-prep-to-contribute. this is general exploration, not issue-specific preparationname: oss-explore-repo description: | Guided codebase exploration for understanding a repo's architecture, patterns, and domain language before contributing. Not issue-specific. builds general understanding. Use when exploring a new repo, wanting to understand how a project works, or preparing to become a regular contributor. Not for learning a framework or language you have never used. Use oss-learn-stack for that.
---
name: oss-explore-repo
description: |
Guided codebase exploration for understanding a repo's architecture, patterns,
and domain language before contributing. Not issue-specific. builds general
understanding. Use when exploring a new repo, wanting to understand how a
project works, or preparing to become a regular contributor.
Not for learning a framework or language you have never used. Use
oss-learn-stack for that.
---
# Explore Repo
Explore a codebase the way experienced contributors do. by understanding the architecture, the patterns, and the domain language before touching anything.
## Purpose
Different from `oss-prep-to-contribute` (which is issue-specific and focused on one code path). This skill is for building broad understanding of a repo. Useful when a contributor wants to become a regular contributor rather than make a single drive-by PR. Also useful for GSoC candidates who need to demonstrate deep project understanding in their proposals.
## Prerequisites
- A repo cloned locally
- `gh` CLI authenticated
- A reason to explore (casual learning, planning to contribute, GSoC proposal, evaluating the project)
## Process
### 1. Understand the contributor's goal
Before exploring anything, ask:
- "Why are you exploring this repo? (Casual learning / planning to contribute regularly / GSoC proposal / evaluating whether to use it)"
- "How much time do you want to spend? (Quick overview / deep dive)"
This shapes the depth. A GSoC candidate needs deep understanding. Someone evaluating a library needs a quick architecture scan.
### 2. Map the project from the outside in
Start with what the project DOES, not what the code looks like. Read:
```bash
# Project identity
cat README.md
cat docs/index.md 2>/dev/null || cat docs/README.md 2>/dev/null
# What problem does it solve?
gh api repos/{owner}/{repo} --jq '{description, homepage, topics, language, stargazers_count, open_issues_count}'
```
The user should be able to explain what the project does to a non-technical person before reading a single source file.
**Thinking gate:**
> "Explain what this project does in one sentence. Who uses it? What problem does it solve?
> Don't use the README's words. rephrase it as if you're explaining to a friend who doesn't code."
If the user can't do this clearly, they need to read more docs before touching code.
### 3. Understand the architecture
Use Explore agents to map:
```bash
# Directory layout
ls -la
ls src/ lib/ app/ 2>/dev/null
ls -la */
# Entry points
cat package.json 2>/dev/null | jq '.main, .bin, .scripts'
cat setup.py 2>/dev/null || cat pyproject.toml 2>/dev/null
cat Makefile 2>/dev/null | head -30
cat Cargo.toml 2>/dev/null | head -30
# Key abstractions
grep -rn "class \|interface \|trait \|type \|struct " src/ lib/ \
--include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" --include="*.java" | head -40
```
Present a structured architecture summary:
- Entry points and their flow
- Module boundaries (what talks to what)
- Key abstractions (interfaces, base classes, core types)
- Data flow: how information moves through the system
- Build system and dependency structure
### 4. Learn the domain language
Every codebase has its own vocabulary. Find the terms that appear everywhere:
```bash
# Domain-specific terms in variable/function/class names
grep -rn "class \|def \|function \|fn \|func " src/ lib/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" | \
grep -oP '(class|def|function|fn|func)\s+\w+' | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -20
# Comments that define domain concepts
grep -rn "// \|# \|/// \|/\*\*" src/ lib/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" | grep -i "represents\|defines\|a .* is\|means" | head -15
# Glossary in docs (if it exists)
find docs/ -name "*glossary*" -o -name "*terminology*" -o -name "*concepts*" 2>/dev/null
```
Present terms the contributor must understand to read the code fluently. Group by importance. which terms appear in nearly every file vs which are module-specific.
**Thinking gate:**
> "Pick 3 domain terms from the list above. Define each in your own words. Then find one place in the codebase where each is used.
> (This checks whether you can read the code, not just the summary I gave you.)"
### 5. Identify patterns and conventions
What patterns does this codebase follow? Investigate:
```bash
# Error handling approach
grep -rn "try\|catch\|except\|Error\|Result\|unwrap\|panic" src/ lib/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.py" --include="*.go" --include="*.rs" | head -20
# Testing patterns
ls test/ tests/ __tests__/ spec/ 2>/dev/null
cat test/*.{ts,py,go,rs} 2>/dev/null | head -40
# How new features get added - look at recent PRs
gh pr list -R {owner}/{repo} --state merged --limit 5 \
--json title,changedFiles,additions,deletions \
--jq '.[] | {title, files: .changedFiles, adds: .additions, dels: .deletions}'
```
Identify:
- Error handling approach (exceptions? Result types? error codes?)
- Testing patterns (unit vs integration vs e2e, mocking strategy, test file naming)
- Dependency injection or service registration
- Configuration management
- Logging conventions
- How new features get added (is there a pattern to follow?)
**Thinking gate:**
> "If you were adding a new feature to this repo, describe the steps. which files would you create, what patterns would you follow, where would you add tests?
> Don't worry about getting it right. I'll tell you what you missed."
Review the user's answer. Point out conventions they missed without giving the full answer.
### 6. Read recent history
What's actively being worked on?
```bash
# Recent merged PRs - what areas are changing?
gh pr list -R {owner}/{repo} --state merged --limit 10 \
--json title,mergedAt,changedFiles --jq '.[] | {title, merged: .mergedAt, files: .changedFiles}'
# Open issues with most activity
gh issue list -R {owner}/{repo} --state open --sort comments --limit 10 \
--json number,title,comments --jq '.[] | {number, title, comments}'
# Recent releases
gh release list -R {owner}/{repo} --limit 5
# Changelog
cat CHANGELOG.md 2>/dev/null | head -50
```
Present:
- Areas actively being developed vs areas in maintenance mode
- Topics generating the most discussion
- Release cadence (weekly? monthly? sporadic?)
- Where a new contributor's effort would be most valued
### 7. Identify knowledge gaps
Based on the exploration, what does the contributor still not understand?
- List areas that were unclear during steps 3-6
- Point to specific files or modules that need deeper reading
- Suggest which area to explore next based on their goal (step 1)
If the repo uses technologies the user isn't familiar with, suggest → `oss-learn-stack`.
### 8. Create a personal map
The user writes their own architecture summary. Not a copy of the LLM's summary from step 3. Their own version in their own words.
**Thinking gate:**
> "Write a 5-10 line summary of this repo's architecture. Include:
> - What it does (one sentence)
> - How it's structured (main modules and their roles)
> - The main patterns (error handling, testing, config)
> - One thing that surprised you
>
> This is YOUR mental model. It doesn't need to be perfect. it needs to be yours."
Review their summary. Flag anything incorrect but don't rewrite it.
## Thinking Gates
Exploration without these is reading, not learning. Each one is inline in the step
it belongs to, and none of them may be answered on the user's behalf.
- **Step 2**: explain what this project does in one sentence, and who uses it
- **Step 4**: define 3 domain terms in the user's own words
- **Step 5**: describe where a new feature would go, naming the files
If the user cannot answer, go back into the code with them. Do not supply the
answer and move on.
## Related Skills
- **Next step (found an issue)**: → `oss-find-issue`: find an issue that matches your new understanding
- **Next step (find your own)**: → `oss-find-real-issues`: use your understanding to find real code problems
- **If tech gaps surfaced**: → `oss-learn-stack`: learn unfamiliar technologies from the repo itself
- **Issue-specific prep**: → `oss-prep-to-contribute`: once you have an issue, prepare specifically for it
## Common Rationalizations
| Shortcut | Why It Fails |
|----------|-------------|
| "I'll read the README and start coding" | The README says what the project does for its users. It says nothing about how the code is arranged, so you pattern-match on the wrong abstraction and the reviewer sees it immediately. |
| "I've opened every file, I understand the repo" | File count is not understanding. You understand a repo when you can predict which file a change belongs in before you go looking. |
| "I don't need the domain language, I can read code" | Every issue title and review comment is written in those words. Not knowing them means not understanding the feedback you get. |
| "I'll explore as I go while fixing the issue" | Issue-driven reading teaches one code path. The second contribution starts from zero again, which is why most people never make one. |
| "The architecture is obvious from the directory names" | Directory names describe storage. They do not tell you what calls what, and that is the part you need. |
## Red Flags
- User cannot state what the project does in one sentence after step 2. exploration is going too wide, too fast
- User describes the architecture by listing folders instead of by what flows through them
- Exploration has run for hours with nothing written down. it will not survive the week
- User starts asking "so what should I fix" during exploration. that is `oss-find-issue`, and it is premature
- The repo turns out to have no tests and no recent commits. explore something else
## Verification Checklist
- [ ] User stated why they are exploring this repo before starting (step 1)
- [ ] User explained the project in one sentence, unaided (step 2 gate)
- [ ] Entry points identified, and the user can name what runs first (step 3)
- [ ] User defined 3 domain terms in their own words (step 4 gate)
- [ ] User described where a new feature would go, by file (step 5 gate)
- [ ] Recent history read. the user can say what maintainers have been working on (step 6)
- [ ] Knowledge gaps named, each with a plan or a handoff to `oss-learn-stack` (step 7)
- [ ] Personal map written down somewhere the user will find it again (step 8)
## Anti-patterns
- **DO NOT** dump the entire codebase structure. guide the user through it layer by layer
- **DO NOT** skip the domain language step. code fluency requires vocabulary
- **DO NOT** treat this as a replacement for reading code. the user must read actual files, not just summaries
- **DO NOT** confuse this with `oss-prep-to-contribute`. this is general exploration, not issue-specific preparation
- **DO NOT** rush through thinking gates. the user's ability to explain the architecture in their own words IS the outcome
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