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Explain This Project

v0.3.0
peterbenoit.explain-this-project

Scans your project, analyzes its structure, and generates a comprehensive PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md file in seconds. Includes git history insights like churn hotspots and contributor activity. Core analysis runs locally and keeps source code on your machine.

  • ▸Detects languages, frameworks, entry points, and directory structure
  • ▸Adds git activity insights for churn hotspots, bug clusters, and top contributors
  • ▸Supports JS/TS, Python, Rust, Go, PHP, Java, C#, and more
  • ▸Optional AI summary via Copilot or OpenAI. Static analysis remains local

Install

1. Open Extensions (Cmd+Shift+X)
2. Search "Explain This Project"
3. Click Install

Run it

Cmd+Shift+P → "Explain This Project"
Learn more → Marketplace GitHub 21 installs

More extensions coming

Ideas in the works. Follow @peterbenoit for updates

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