| name | repo-explorer |
| description | Map an unfamiliar code repository into a structured manifest — languages, entry points, build/test commands, and a one-line purpose for each top-level directory. Use when asked to "explore", "map", "summarize the structure of", or "get oriented in" a repo/workspace. |
Repo Explorer
Turn an unfamiliar repository into a deterministic, structured manifest. Follow these steps in order, then emit the JSON exactly as specified.
Procedure
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List the tree. Run Bash: ls at the workspace root, then Glob **/* (cap depth ~3). Ignore node_modules, target, .git, bin, obj, dist, and .venv. Note the top-level directories.
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Detect languages & manifests. Look for package.json (JS/TS), *.csproj/*.sln (C#), Cargo.toml (Rust), pyproject.toml/requirements.txt (Python), go.mod (Go), pom.xml/build.gradle (JVM). Each manifest implies a language and a toolchain.
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Find entry points & commands. Locate Program.cs, main.rs, index.ts/index.js, __main__.py/main.py, cmd/*/main.go, etc. Derive the build + test commands from the manifests (e.g. dotnet build/dotnet test, npm run build/npm test, cargo build/cargo test, pytest, go build/go test ./...).
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Confirm purpose. Read the top-level README* (if present) and the primary manifest(s) to confirm what the project does and to label each top-level directory.
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Emit the manifest. Output one fenced ```json block matching this exact schema (no extra keys):
{
"languages": ["..."],
"entryPoints": ["..."],
"build": ["..."],
"test": ["..."],
"topLevelDirs": [{ "path": "...", "purpose": "..." }],
"summary": "one-paragraph overview"
}
Notes: Always Read a file before editing it, and keep every command read-only (list/read/inspect only) during exploration — do not build, install, or modify anything.
