A specialized skill for inspecting and mapping the structure, logic, and data flow of local codebases without modifying files.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install code-explore
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install code-explore using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Code Explore?
Code Explore is a diagnostic and discovery skill designed for AI agents to gain a comprehensive understanding of an existing local codebase. It focuses on identifying directory hierarchies, entry points, and architectural patterns within the project environment. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, this tool enables developers to trace complex call paths and dependencies before attempting any code modifications, ensuring a safe and informed development process.
This skill is particularly valuable for complex repositories where manual exploration is time-consuming. It provides a structured way to visualize how core modules interact, how state is managed across different layers, and where external service boundaries are defined, all while maintaining a strictly read-only approach to the source code.
Code Explore Use Cases
- Onboarding to a new project to understand the high-level architecture and file organization.
- Tracing the lifecycle of a specific feature to locate all relevant logic and service layers.
- Identifying project entry points and configuration files to determine runtime behavior.
- Mapping data flows from initial input through state management to final side effects.
- Reviewing code relationships and dependency chains before refactoring.
How Code Explore Works
- Analyze relevant directory structures, dependency manifests, and build configurations to get an overview of the project.
- Identify the runtime environment, primary framework, and critical execution entry points for the application.
- Trace import and export chains alongside function call graphs based on the contents of files read during the session.
- Map boundaries between state models, storage mechanisms, and external services to understand data persistence.
- Provide an evidence-based summary of the project architecture, highlighting confirmed logic and noting any unverified assumptions.
Code Explore Setup
The Code Explore skill is integrated into the standard Openclaw Skills environment. To ensure it has access to your project for analysis, simply navigate to your local repository:
# Navigate to your project directory
cd your-project-folder
# Trigger the exploration via your AI agent
# The skill will automatically detect local files and configurations
Code Explore Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Directory Structure | A visual map of relevant folders and files discovered during exploration. |
| Entry Points | List of main files where execution, bootstrapping, or routing begins. |
| Module Registry | Descriptions of core modules, their responsibilities, and their place in the hierarchy. |
| Call Graphs | Mapping of function relationships, event flows, and cross-module interactions. |
| Data Schema | Summary of how data moves from initial input to final output or side effects. |
Code Explore Advanced Features
- Pure analysis mode ensures that no files are modified during the exploration phase to maintain code integrity.
- Evidence-based reporting requires code-level proof for all architectural claims, marking unread sections as uncertain.
- Multi-layer tracing tracks imports, exports, and call paths across the entire repository.
- Seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills for a complete development and analysis workflow.
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