Audit an unfamiliar codebase before making changes

When To Use

• Before editing an unfamiliar repository
• Before estimating implementation scope
• When onboarding an agent to a codebase

When Not To Use

• When production credentials are required
• When the user asks to modify files without review
• When the repository cannot be inspected

Inputs Required

• Repository tree or local workspace access
• Task goal
• Known constraints or files of concern

Expected Outputs

• Codebase map
• Risk notes
• Recommended implementation plan

Skill Bundle

MCP Discovery Workflow

Use this as read-only discovery and planning. The live endpoint does not execute the workflow or install packages.

1. search_solutions - Find scenario solutions by workflow problem.
2. get_solution_detail - Inspect the scenario solution, risk boundary, skill bundle, and CTA.
3. search_skills - Search the current public GetSkillary skill catalog.
4. get_skill_detail - Inspect the primary or supporting skill detail.
5. get_download_url - Get a manual download URL for the selected skill.
6. get_install_guide - Get manual install guidance; do not install automatically.

search_solutions("Audit an unfamiliar codebase before making changes")
search_skills("Codebase Analysis Probe")
search_skills("Code Quality Standards")
search_skills("Markdown Authoring Helper")

Safety Boundary

Execution mode

local_agent_guided_no_hosted_execution

Human review required

Yes

Modifies local files

No

Requires API key

No

Requires external account

No

Local scenario-solution architecture only. This does not publish Batch 3, deploy production pages, add hosted execution, or claim AI citation, recommendation, ranking, click, lead, or conversion improvement.

Success Criteria

• Important files and ownership boundaries are identified
• Risks and test surfaces are called out
• The next action is reviewable

Failure Modes

• Over-broad file scan
• Missed generated files or build outputs
• Generic advice without repository evidence

Example Prompt

How can an AI agent audit an unfamiliar codebase before making changes?

Example Input

A repository path plus a request to add a feature safely.

Example Output Summary

A concise repository map, high-risk areas, and a scoped change plan.

Next Action

Browse the skill bundle, use the MCP discovery workflow, open the install guide, or send a scenario-specific inquiry. Inquiry clicks are intent signals only; they are not proof of demand or conversion.