Does this skill work with private GitHub repositories?

Yes, as long as the underlying Code Understanding MCP server has the necessary permissions and credentials to access the repository.

How do I specify a different branch for exploration?

You can use the --branch argument followed by the branch name (e.g., --branch develop) to analyze code outside of the default main branch.

What happens if a repository is too large for the context window?

The skill includes a strict token guardrail capped at 24,000 tokens. This ensures that the source map remains within a range that can be returned inline rather than being saved to a separate file.

Can I analyze specific directories within a repository?

Yes, you can use the --dirs flag followed by a comma-separated list of directories to focus the analysis on specific parts of the codebase.

GitHub Repository Explorer

Name: GitHub Repository Explorer
Author: codingthefuturewithai

bycodingthefuturewithai

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Developer Tools

Analyzes GitHub repositories to provide comprehensive architectural overviews, source maps, and critical file insights.

The Repo Explorer skill empowers developers to rapidly understand unfamiliar codebases by integrating with GitHub to clone, map, and analyze repository structures. It automatically identifies critical files, extracts function signatures via source maps, and generates structured reports highlighting core technologies and architectural patterns. Whether you are onboarding to a new project or conducting a deep-dive code review, this skill provides a high-level map and granular details of any repository with built-in token guardrails for stable performance.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Deep directory structure and source map extraction

03Automated GitHub repository cloning and branch selection

04Configurable analysis scope via directory and file filters

05Identification of critical project files and technical documentation

06Smart token management with safety guardrails for large codebases

Use Cases

01Generating architectural summaries and tech stack reports for documentation

02Rapidly onboarding to a new open-source project or internal repository

03Locating specific logic and function signatures across complex directory trees

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add codingthefuturewithai/claude-code-primitives repo-explorer

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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