Is the information provided by the AI reliable?

The skill follows strict rules to only use information found in your actual source files, preventing hallucinations by citing every claim with line-specific evidence.

How does the skill handle citations?

It provides direct links to specific line numbers, supporting both local file paths and clickable remote URLs for GitHub or Azure DevOps if a remote origin is detected.

Does Wiki-QA support private repositories?

Yes, Wiki-QA analyzes the local files in your environment or linked remote repositories through your existing git configuration.

Can it generate visual architecture diagrams?

Yes, Wiki-QA is configured to include Mermaid diagrams to help visualize data flows, component relationships, and system architecture.

Do I need to configure the repository URL manually?

Wiki-QA attempts to automatically detect your git remote URL and branch, though it will prompt you for confirmation to ensure citations are formatted correctly.

Wiki Q&A Code Assistant

Name: Wiki Q&A Code Assistant
Author: microsoft

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Learning & Documentation

Explains codebase logic and architecture by analyzing source files with precise inline citations and visual diagrams.

Wiki Q&A is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to provide deep insights into any software repository by grounding its answers strictly in the source code. It automates the process of navigating complex file structures, locating function definitions, and explaining component interactions. By resolving repository context—including remote links for GitHub or Azure DevOps—it generates documentation-grade responses complete with Mermaid architectural diagrams, dependency tables, and direct links to specific lines of code, ensuring every explanation is verifiable and accurate.

Key Features

01Multilingual support for global development teams

02Automatic remote repository resolution for GitHub and Azure DevOps

03Source-grounded codebase analysis and search

04Automated Mermaid diagram generation for architectural visualization

05Inline linked citations for local and remote source files

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Use Cases

01Onboarding developers to complex or unfamiliar codebases

02Tracing data flow and logic between disparate components

03Documenting architectural patterns and system relationships

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add microsoft/skills wiki-qa

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