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Generate an orientation.md summarizing repository structure, languages, and key concepts.

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Search Tags:#documentation#onboarding#learning#claude-code#orientation#repo-onboarding#program-comprehension
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DrCatHicks/learning-opportunities --skill orient-drcathicks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: orient
Source: https://github.com/DrCatHicks/learning-opportunities/tree/main/orient/skills/orient
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DrCatHicks/learning-opportunities --skill orient-drcathicks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orientation and onboarding for new contributors by generating a repo-specific orientation document that summarizes structure, language, and key concepts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a tailored orientation.md for Claude Code projects to accelerate onboarding.
  • Analyzes repository structure and language signals to surface essential entry points and danger zones.
  • Produces a two-exercise onboarding sequence to reinforce mental models during initial exploration.

Quick Start

Invoke with /orient:orient to generate a repo orientation file in the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about orient

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a repo orientation guide for new contributors?▼

Generating a repo orientation guide involves analyzing repository structure, primary languages, and critical paths to produce a focused onboarding document for new contributors.

What is the best way to speed up onboarding for a Claude Code project?▼

The best way to speed up onboarding for a Claude Code project is to generate a tailored orientation.md document that summarizes repo structure, language, and key concepts.

How does program comprehension analysis work for codebase orientation?▼

Program comprehension analysis for codebase orientation works by examining repo structure, primary languages, and critical paths to identify essential entry points and generate a focused orientation guide.

What should a repository orientation document include for developer onboarding?▼

A repository orientation document for developer onboarding should include the repo name, language summary, workflow overview, key files, core concepts, common gotchas, and a precise two-exercise onboarding sequence.

Do I need any dependencies to generate an orientation file for my code repository?▼

No dependencies are required to generate an orientation file for your code repository, as the tool operates independently to analyze repo structure and language signals for onboarding documentation.

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