Will it overwrite my manual notes in README files?

No, the system is designed to preserve user-added content and manual annotations while only updating the designated automated index sections.

How does it detect when to update the index?

The skill uses a PostToolUse hook to monitor file changes. It filters for structural modifications, such as changes to imports or exports, to trigger incremental updates without manual intervention.

What is a fractal self-referential documentation system?

It is a documentation structure where the index system reflects the project's architecture at every level, automatically referencing and updating itself as the code evolves.

Does this skill work with IDEs like Cursor or VSCode?

Yes, while specifically optimized for Claude Code, it features a 'Universal' core and adapter system designed to support Cursor, Windsurf, Kiro, and other AI-enhanced editors.

Project Multi-level Index

Name: Project Multi-level Index
Author: Claudate

byClaudate

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Learning & Documentation

Maintains a fractal self-referential documentation system that automatically synchronizes code indexes, file headers, and dependency graphs.

The Project Multi-level Index skill is a sophisticated documentation engine inspired by self-referential systems. It automates the tedious task of maintaining project structure overviews by generating and updating multi-level indexes and dependency maps. Using a smart 'PostToolUse' hook, the skill detects structural changes in your code—such as new exports or changed imports—and silently updates documentation to ensure your PROJECT_INDEX and FOLDER_INDEX files remain accurate. It is built with a dual-mode architecture, offering a specialized Claude Code plugin and a universal core compatible with other AI IDEs like Cursor and Windsurf.

Key Features

01Fractal self-referential documentation system (GEB-inspired)

02PostToolUse hooks for real-time, silent incremental updates

03Full i18n support for multilingual documentation environments

04Multi-platform support via a universal adapter architecture

0586 GitHub stars

06Automatic dependency graph generation and export mapping

Use Cases

01Maintaining up-to-date architectural overviews in large, rapidly evolving codebases.

02Automating the generation of file headers and internal dependency links for better code navigation.

03Ensuring project documentation and README files never drift from the actual file system structure.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudate/project-multilevel-index project-multilevel-index

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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