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source code analysis
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river-zhanglh
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· v1.0.1
· MIT-0
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/install source-code-analysis
Description
This skill should be used when the user asks to "analyze source code", "understand this codebase", "perform code analysis", "study this project", "explain th...
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent and lightweight, but it recommends running and debugging repository code as part of analysis. Before using it: (1) avoid giving access to secrets or credentials; (2) run any code in an isolated/sandboxed environment (container, VM, ephemeral runner); (3) restrict network access if you don't trust the code; (4) review any outputs the agent emits before sharing externally; and (5) if you plan to let the agent operate on a private repo, audit what files it can read. These precautions mitigate the normal risks of executing untrusted code.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: source-code-analysis
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle contains a structured methodology for source code analysis. The SKILL.md file provides detailed, pedagogical instructions for an AI agent to help users understand codebases through a 7-step process. There is no evidence of malicious code, data exfiltration, or prompt injection attacks.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description match the SKILL.md content: a methodology for analyzing codebases. It doesn't request unrelated binaries, credentials, or config paths, so required resources are proportionate to its stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions stay on-topic (read READMEs, inspect directory structure, trace call paths, run/debug code). They do recommend running and debugging code and examining build/test/deployment processes — behavior appropriate for code analysis but potentially risky if the agent executes untrusted code or has broad filesystem/network access. The SKILL.md does not instruct any unexpected data exfiltration or access to secrets.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files (instruction-only). Nothing will be written to disk by the skill itself during installation.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. The declared environment access is minimal and appropriate for an analysis methodology document.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable; it does not request persistent or elevated platform privileges. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default (not flagged here) but is not combined with other high-risk requests.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install source-code-analysis - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/source-code-analysis - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
No user-visible changes in this release.
- Version number incremented from 1.0.0 to 1.0.1.
- No file changes detected; functionality and documentation remain the same.
v1.0.0
Source Code Analysis skill v1.0.0 – Initial release.
- Introduces a systematic 7-step methodology for analyzing and understanding source code repositories.
- Provides structured guidance from building global cognition to tracing core pathways and examining engineering practices.
- Includes clarifying questions to tailor analysis based on user goals, experience level, and desired depth.
- Offers clearly defined output formats covering executive summaries, architecture analysis, core pathways, design insights, and learning recommendations.
- Lists best practices to prioritize high-value files and avoid common mistakes.
- Features sample prompts for quick overviews, deep feature analysis, and learning path creation.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is source code analysis?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "analyze source code", "understand this codebase", "perform code analysis", "study this project", "explain th... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 243 downloads so far.
How do I install source code analysis?
Run "/install source-code-analysis" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is source code analysis free?
Yes, source code analysis is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does source code analysis support?
source code analysis is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created source code analysis?
It is built and maintained by river-zhanglh (@river-zhanglh); the current version is v1.0.1.
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