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Create Codebase Docs

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Generate an engaging STARTHERE.md codebase guide that explains architecture, decisions, and lessons in plain language with Mermaid diagrams. Also wires up auto-update checks in the project's agent instructions file and links from README.md. Use when onboarding to a project, documenting a codebase, or when user says "create codebase docs", "write STARTHERE", "explain the project", or "document the codebase".

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Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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Skills1CategoryEngineeringStars0

About this skill

Generate an engaging STARTHERE.md codebase guide that explains architecture, decisions, and lessons in plain language with Mermaid diagrams. Also wires up auto-update checks in the project's agent instructions file and links from README.md. Use when onboarding to a project, documenting a codebase, or when user says "create codebase docs", "write STARTHERE", "explain the project", or "document the codebase".

Quick start

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  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
Engineering
Reported license
Apache-2.0
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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