Does this skill work outside of Git repositories?

No, the project-discovery skill is specifically designed to work within Git-managed directories to leverage version control metadata.

What kind of risk flags does it identify?

It flags critical issues like uncommitted changes, branch divergence from remotes, working on the main branch, or being in a detached HEAD state.

How does Project Discovery activate automatically?

It triggers when it detects uncertainty in Claude's reasoning, such as phrases like 'I should first understand the structure' or 'Let me check the project state.'

Can I run this skill manually?

Yes, you can manually trigger it using commands like 'orient yourself', 'analyze the project structure', or 'give me project context.'

How long does the discovery process take?

The orientation is designed to be efficient, typically completing within 2 to 3 minutes to provide immediate context without stalling the workflow.

Project Discovery

Name: Project Discovery
Author: laurigates

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Developer Tools

Automates codebase orientation by analyzing git state, project structure, and development tooling to ensure safe and context-aware contributions.

Project Discovery is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to provide a systematic orientation for unfamiliar codebases. It automatically activates when uncertainty is detected, performing a deep dive into the repository's git status, programming language ecosystems, framework configurations, and CI/CD pipelines. By synthesizing this information into a structured summary with actionable risk flags—such as uncommitted work or branch divergence—it prevents hallucinations and errors caused by incomplete context, making it an essential tool for developers switching between multiple projects or onboarding onto new repositories.

Key Features

01Multi-language project type and framework detection

02Documentation quick-scanning for setup and contribution guides

03Identification of build systems, test frameworks, and linting tools

04Automated Git state analysis including branch status and commit history

05Real-time risk assessment with actionable next-step recommendations

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Use Cases

01Switching context between multiple repositories during a workday

02Verifying project state before executing major refactors or deployments

03Onboarding onto a new or legacy codebase with unknown structure

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add laurigates/claude-plugins project-discovery

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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