paw-code-research

Document codebase component interactions with exact file:line references.

39|6|Updated Oct 8, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lossyrob/phased-agent-workflow --skill paw-code-research
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Skill: paw-code-research
Source: https://github.com/lossyrob/phased-agent-workflow/tree/main/skills/paw-code-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lossyrob/phased-agent-workflow --skill paw-code-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill documents exact locations of code components with file:line references to create a durable map of the codebase for planning, auditing, and onboarding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Document implementation details with file:line references
  • Discover documentation infrastructure (framework, config, conventions)
  • Trace data flows and component interactions
  • Find code patterns and integration points
  • Generate GitHub permalinks when on pushed commits
  • Conduct additional research on demand

Quick Start

Run the paw-code-research skill to map full codebase and generate a CodeResearch.md artifact with file:line evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about paw-code-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document codebase architecture with precise file:line references for traceability?▼

Documenting codebase architecture with file:line references involves mapping exact component locations and interactions into a durable CodeResearch.md artifact, providing traceability evidence for planning, auditing, and onboarding.

How do I map data flows and component interactions across a complex software project?▼

To map data flows and component interactions, run an automated analysis that traces integration points and patterns across the codebase, outputting detailed notes with specific file:line evidence to a central markdown document.

Can I generate GitHub permalinks for code documentation when refactoring on pushed commits?▼

Yes, generating GitHub permalinks for code documentation is supported when operating on pushed commits, ensuring that file:line references in the research artifact remain durable and directly accessible during refactoring phases.

What's the best way to discover documentation infrastructure and conventions in an unfamiliar codebase?▼

The best way to discover documentation infrastructure is to conduct codebase research that identifies the framework, configuration, and conventions, compiling these findings with verification commands into a structured markdown report.

Do I need a specific environment setup to document file:line evidence for codebase auditing?▼

No specific dependencies or environment components are required to document file:line evidence for codebase auditing, making it straightforward to generate traceability maps and verification commands in any standard software project.