Kingbootoshi Cartographer
- 608 repo stars
- Updated May 13, 2026
- kingbootoshi/cartographer
kingbootoshi-cartographer is a Claude Code plugin that maps and documents codebases of any size using parallel AI subagents.
About
kingbootoshi-cartographer is a Claude Code plugin that helps developers document codebases of any size by orchestrating parallel subagents instead of one overwhelmed chat thread. It is for developers who just cloned a monorepo, inherited a client project, or returned to their own stale app and need a trustworthy map of modules, dependencies, and entry points before changing behavior. Invoke it during research when validating scope, during Build when you owe onboarding docs, or during Operate when structure drifted after refactors. Unlike a generic “explain this file” prompt, Cartographer is positioned as dedicated mapping and documentation infrastructure with architecture, navigation, and onboarding keywords. On Skillselion it sits primarily under Build and docs with multi-phase reach into idea-time discovery. You should run it from Claude Code with enough context for the agent to spawn subagents; results land as guided documentation you can feed back into later implementation skills.
- Single-plugin Cartographer skill orchestrates parallel AI subagents across large codebases
- Produces codebase architecture documentation and dependency-oriented navigation guides
- Targets onboarding and exploration when manual tree-walking does not scale
- Emits structured doc artifacts (e.g. codebase map markdown) for agent and human readers
- Developer-tools marketplace entry focused on mapping, not feature implementation
Kingbootoshi Cartographer by the numbers
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| repo stars | ★ 608 |
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| Last updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Repository | kingbootoshi/cartographer ↗ |
What it does
Register Cartographer when you inherit or grow a large repo and need parallel subagents to map structure, dependencies, and onboarding docs in Claude Code.
Who is it for?
Best when you're onboarding to large repos, monorepos, or legacy code and want agent-generated architecture docs in Claude Code.
Skip if: Greenfield projects with a handful of files or anyone who only needs a one-off explanation of a single function.
What you get
After install, Cartographer coordinates parallel subagents to produce navigable codebase maps and documentation you can reuse for onboarding and agent context.
- Codebase architecture and dependency-oriented documentation
- Navigation guides suitable for humans and follow-on agent tasks
- Refreshed map artifacts after large structural changes
By the numbers
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FAQ
Who is Kingbootoshi Cartographer for?
It is for Claude Code users—usually developers—who need fast, structured maps of big or unfamiliar repositories before coding or refactoring.
When should I use Kingbootoshi Cartographer?
Use it when you start on a large codebase, after a major restructure, or whenever onboarding docs are missing and you need dependency-aware navigation guides.
How do I add Kingbootoshi Cartographer to my agent?
Install the kingbootoshi/cartographer plugin in Claude Code, open the target repository in your workspace, and invoke the Cartographer skill so subagents can scan and document the tree.