
tldr-deep
Full 5-layer analysis of a specific function. Use when debugging or deeply understanding code.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill tldr-deep- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads tldr-deep automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
TLDR Deep Analysis
Full 5-layer analysis of a specific function. Use when debugging or deeply understanding code.
Trigger
/tldr-deep <function_name>- "analyze function X in detail"
- "I need to deeply understand how Y works"
- Debugging complex functions
Layers
| Layer | Purpose | Command |
|---|---|---|
| L1: AST | Structure | tldr extract <file> |
| L2: Call Graph | Navigation | tldr context <func> --depth 2 |
| L3: CFG | Complexity | tldr cfg <file> <func> |
| L4: DFG | Data flow | tldr dfg <file> <func> |
| L5: Slice | Dependencies | tldr slice <file> <func> <line> |
Execution
Given a function name, run all layers:
# First find the file
tldr search "def <function_name>" .
# Then run each layer
tldr extract <found_file> # L1: Full file structure
tldr context <function_name> --project . --depth 2 # L2: Call graph
tldr cfg <found_file> <function_name> # L3: Control flow
tldr dfg <found_file> <function_name> # L4: Data flow
tldr slice <found_file> <function_name> <target_line> # L5: Slice
Output Format
## Deep Analysis: {function_name}
### L1: Structure (AST)
File: {file_path}
Signature: {signature}
Docstring: {docstring}
### L2: Call Graph
Calls: {list of functions this calls}
Called by: {list of functions that call this}
### L3: Control Flow (CFG)
Blocks: {N}
Cyclomatic Complexity: {M}
[Hot if M > 10]
Branches:
- if: line X
- for: line Y
- ...
### L4: Data Flow (DFG)
Variables defined:
- {var1} @ line X
- {var2} @ line Y
Variables used:
- {var1} @ lines [A, B, C]
- {var2} @ lines [D, E]
### L5: Program Slice (affecting line {target})
Lines in slice: {N}
Key dependencies:
- line X → line Y (data)
- line A → line B (control)
---
Total: ~{tokens} tokens (95% savings vs raw file)
When to Use
- Debugging - Need to understand all paths through a function
- Refactoring - Need to know what depends on what
- Code review - Analyzing complex functions
- Performance - Finding hot spots (high cyclomatic complexity)
Programmatic API
from tldr.api import (
extract_file,
get_relevant_context,
get_cfg_context,
get_dfg_context,
get_slice
)
# All layers for one function
file_info = extract_file("src/processor.py")
context = get_relevant_context("src/", "process_data", depth=2)
cfg = get_cfg_context("src/processor.py", "process_data")
dfg = get_dfg_context("src/processor.py", "process_data")
slice_lines = get_slice("src/processor.py", "process_data", target_line=42)
FAQ
What does the tldr-deep skill do?
Full 5-layer analysis of a specific function. Use when debugging or deeply understanding code.
How do I install tldr-deep?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill tldr-deep in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/tldr-deep/ (personal) or .claude/skills/tldr-deep/ (project).
Which AI agents can use tldr-deep?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is tldr-deep safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains tldr-deep?
It is published by parcadei in parcadei/continuous-claude-v3. It has 482 recorded installs.
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