localsetup-agentlens

Development

Navigate and understand codebases using agentlens hierarchical documentation. Use when exploring new projects, finding modules, locating symbols in large files, finding TODOs/warnings, or understanding code structure.

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How to use this skill

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Prompt to paste

I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/development/localsetup-agentlens/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/localsetup-agentlens/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

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AgentLens - Codebase Navigation

Before Working on Any Codebase

Always start by reading .agentlens/INDEX.md for the project map.

Navigation Hierarchy

Level	File	Purpose
L0	`INDEX.md`	Project overview, all modules listed
L1	`modules/{slug}/MODULE.md`	Module details, file list
L1	`modules/{slug}/outline.md`	Symbols in large files
L1	`modules/{slug}/memory.md`	TODOs, warnings, business rules
L1	`modules/{slug}/imports.md`	File dependencies
L2	`files/{slug}.md`	Deep docs for complex files

Navigation Flow

INDEX.md → Find module → MODULE.md → outline.md/memory.md → Source file

When To Read What

You Need	Read This
Project overview	`.agentlens/INDEX.md`
Find a module	INDEX.md, search module name
Understand a module	`modules/{slug}/MODULE.md`
Find function/class in large file	`modules/{slug}/outline.md`
Find TODOs, warnings, rules	`modules/{slug}/memory.md`
Understand file dependencies	`modules/{slug}/imports.md`

Best Practices

Don't read source files directly for large codebases - use outline.md first
Check memory.md before modifying code to see warnings and TODOs
Use outline.md to locate symbols, then read only the needed source sections
Regenerate docs with agentlens command if they seem stale

For detailed navigation patterns, see references/navigation.md For structure explanation, see references/structure.md