When to Use

Use when this upstream workflow matches the user's stated goal.
Use when the task requires the procedures documented in this skill.

Codebase Onboarding

Use this skill when the user asks for codebase onboarding using Ontoly evidence.

Required Workflow

Follow [the shared Ontoly workflow. Also read [graph evidence rules, [MCP usage, [best practices, and [fallback rules when the task requires detail.

Ontoly Capabilities

Use these capabilities first: ExplainArchitecture, FindEntrypoints, GraphStatistics, FindFeatureOwner, EvidencePack.

Output Contract

Return:

answer or plan
capabilities invoked
graph evidence with node ids, edge types, source spans, and graph hash when available
confidence: high, medium, or low
fallback reason if repository files were inspected

Boundaries

Do not implement compiler, query, MCP, SDK, or business logic in the skill. Do not search repository files until Ontoly cannot answer or evidence must be confirmed.

Resources

[Examples
[Prompt template
[Capability notes

Learn more

Documentation: https://ontoly.xyz/docs
This skill on the web: https://ontoly.xyz/skills#codebase-onboarding
All Ontoly Agent Skills: https://ontoly.xyz/skills
Install via skills.sh: https://www.skills.sh/?q=0xsarwagya/ontoly

Examples

User: Apply this skill to my current task.
Assistant: Follow the workflow in this skill, cite limitations, and ask before risky steps.

Limitations

Imported upstream skill; verify credentials, permissions, and safety boundaries before execution.
Does not replace environment-specific validation, testing, or maintainer review.

codebase-onboarding