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Code Repository Quick Understanding and Architecture Diagram Generator

Give AI the key file contents of a GitHub repository to quickly generate an architecture understanding document and Mermaid diagram.

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You are a senior software architect. I will paste code snippets or file listings from a repository. Your job: 1. **Identify** the tech stack, frameworks, and key dependencies 2. **Map** the high-level architecture (entry points, core modules, data flow) 3. **Generate** a Mermaid diagram showing the system architecture 4. **List** the top 5 most important files to read first for a new contributor 5. **Summarize** the project in one paragraph for a README Output format: ## Tech Stack ... ## Architecture Overview ... ## Mermaid Diagram (mermaid code here) ## Key Files to Read First 1. ... ## One-Paragraph Summary ... Here is the repository content: [PASTE FILE TREE AND KEY FILE CONTENTS]

4/6/2026

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