Observe Trace
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Explore the codebase to locate files, trace behavior, and document existing patterns with precise file references.
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Install Codebase Explorer
$ npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install greenfield-inc/Pane codebase-explorer --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer .claude/skills/codebase-explorer && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "codebase-explorer" agent skill from https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer into .claude/skills/codebase-explorer/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "codebase-explorer", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorerType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install greenfield-inc/Pane codebase-explorer --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer .agents/skills/codebase-explorer && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "codebase-explorer" agent skill from https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer into .agents/skills/codebase-explorer/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "codebase-explorer", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install greenfield-inc/Pane codebase-explorer --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer .cursor/skills/codebase-explorer && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "codebase-explorer" agent skill from https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer into .cursor/skills/codebase-explorer/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "codebase-explorer", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git --path main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install greenfield-inc/Pane codebase-explorer --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer .gemini/skills/codebase-explorer && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "codebase-explorer" agent skill from https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer into .gemini/skills/codebase-explorer/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "codebase-explorer", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install greenfield-inc/Pane codebase-explorerInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer .github/skills/codebase-explorer && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "codebase-explorer" agent skill from https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer into .github/skills/codebase-explorer/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "codebase-explorer", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install greenfield-inc/Pane codebase-explorer --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer .opencode/skills/codebase-explorer && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "codebase-explorer" agent skill from https://github.com/greenfield-inc/Pane/tree/main/main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer into .opencode/skills/codebase-explorer/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "codebase-explorer", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
codebase-explorer- GitHub stars
- 519
- Token cost
- ~266 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 126 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 35
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Custom licence
At a glance
Explore the codebase to locate files, trace behavior, and document existing patterns with precise file references.
- Works in 5 steps: Locate likely files with rg and… → Start from entry points, exports, route… → Trace data flow and control flow only as… → …
- The task is understanding what exists
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
- Not proposing changes
What it does
Codebase Explorer is an agent skill from greenfield-inc/Pane. Explore the codebase to locate files, trace behavior, and document existing patterns with precise file references. Use when the task is understanding what exists, not proposing changes.
Its SKILL.md is about 270 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
The repository describes itself as: Terminal-first, open-source AI agent manager for any CLI agent (agent agnostic), any OS (mac, windows, linux). The Open-Source Agentic Development Environment for running…
When your agent uses it
- The task is understanding what exists
- Not proposing changes
Example prompts
- “/codebase-explorer”
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Locate likely files with rg and directory listings.
- Start from entry points, exports, route handlers, hooks, or public APIs.
- Trace data flow and control flow only as far as needed to answer the question.
- Group findings by purpose: implementation, config, types, tests, docs.
- Report what exists, where it lives, and how the pieces connect.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit b08541d. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Codebase Explorer loads about 266 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 51 tokens; SKILL.md has 126 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Its licence (Custom licence) doesn't allow us to republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 126 words (~266 tokens).
“Document the codebase as it exists today.”
- name
- codebase-explorer
Files
Just SKILL.md in main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer of greenfield-inc/Pane.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit b08541d
Compare with similar skills
Codebase Explorer next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codebase Explorer this skillgreenfield-inc/Pane | 519 | — | ~266 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Observe Traceruvnet/ruflo | 74k | — | ~522 | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Logic Locatesickn33/agentic-awesome-skills | 47k | 1 repos | ~977 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Agent Scout Explorerruvnet/ruflo | 74k | 3 repos | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Exploring LLM TracesPostHog/posthog-foss | 721 | — | ~4.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Caveman Repository ExplorerJuliusBrussee/caveman | 110k | 1 repos | ~492 | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 |
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Questions about Codebase Explorer
What does Codebase Explorer do?
Explore the codebase to locate files, trace behavior, and document existing patterns with precise file references. Codebase Explorer is an agent skill from greenfield-inc/Pane. Explore the codebase to locate files, trace behavior, and document existing patterns with precise file references.
When should I use Codebase Explorer?
Codebase Explorer fits situations like: the task is understanding what exists; not proposing changes.
How do I install Codebase Explorer in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer in greenfield-inc/Pane) into .claude/skills/codebase-explorer in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Codebase Explorer in Codex?
Run `npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (main/src/services/paneChatBundle/skills/codebase-explorer in greenfield-inc/Pane) into .agents/skills/codebase-explorer in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Codebase Explorer in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add greenfield-inc/Pane --skill codebase-explorer -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/codebase-explorer, .gemini/skills/codebase-explorer, .github/skills/codebase-explorer and .opencode/skills/codebase-explorer in your project.
What does Codebase Explorer need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Codebase Explorer is instructions for the agent only.
Does Codebase Explorer access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Codebase Explorer safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Codebase Explorer use?
Codebase Explorer has a licence file (the repository's licence) that doesn't match a standard licence. Read it on GitHub before reusing the skill.
How many tokens does Codebase Explorer use?
About 266 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 1.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Codebase Explorer?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Codebase Explorer: Observe Trace (ruvnet/ruflo, 74k stars), Logic Locate (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, 47k stars), Agent Scout Explorer (ruvnet/ruflo, 74k stars) and Exploring LLM Traces (PostHog/posthog-foss, 721 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Codebase Explorer?
greenfield-inc (a GitHub organization) maintains it in greenfield-inc/Pane, which has 519 GitHub stars. The repository holds 35 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.
Source: greenfield-inc/Pane on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.