About
This skill helps developers understand a codebase's current state by finding existing patterns, verifying assumptions, and locating specific code. It grounds planning and design in reality to prevent hallucinations about file structure or existing features. Use it when you need definitive answers about what code exists and how it's organized before implementation.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add brmatola/gremlins -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/brmatola/gremlinsgit clone https://github.com/brmatola/gremlins.git ~/.claude/skills/investigating-a-codebaseCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
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Frequently asked questions
What is the investigating-a-codebase skill?
investigating-a-codebase is a Claude Skill by brmatola. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform investigating-a-codebase-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install investigating-a-codebase?
Use the install commands on this page: add investigating-a-codebase to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does investigating-a-codebase belong to?
investigating-a-codebase is in the Design category, tagged design.
Is investigating-a-codebase free to use?
Yes. investigating-a-codebase is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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