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project-workflow-analysis-blueprint-generator

Creates a detailed guide to document application workflows. It identifies the architecture and technologies used to generate a complete implementation plan.

What it does

This workflow generator creates a detailed guide to understand how a computer program works from start to finish. It analyzes the technology used and describes each step, from how the program receives a command to how it saves or displays information.

When to use it

  • ✓When you need to understand a complex program without reading all the code.
  • ✓When planning the technical documentation for a software project.
  • ✓To create a template for how a feature should be implemented in other projects.

Example of what to ask your AI

“Generate a blueprint for an API workflow in .NET, focusing on a SQL database and using a layered architecture pattern. Include sequence diagrams and testing patterns.”

Want more? Open the sections below.

How to use

The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.

Skill link

https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/main/skills/project-workflow-analysis-blueprint-generator/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

Use this skill to help me: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/main/skills/project-workflow-analysis-blueprint-generator/SKILL.md Read the SKILL.md file at that link and follow its instructions for my task.
How it works

It examines the code to identify technologies, the program's starting point, and how it stores data. Then, it describes a specific workflow step-by-step, detailing each involved part.

Installation

Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.

In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill project-workflow-analysis-blueprint-generator

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/project-workflow-analysis-blueprint-generator/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Project Workflow Documentation Generator

Configuration Variables

${PROJECT_TYPE="Auto-detect|.NET|Java|Spring|Node.js|Python|React|Angular|Microservices|Other"}
<!-- Primary technology stack -->

${ENTRY_POINT="API|GraphQL|Frontend|CLI|Message Consumer|Scheduled Job|Custom"}
<!-- Starting point for the flow -->

${PERSISTENCE_TYPE="Auto-detect|SQL Database|NoSQL Database|File System|External API|Message Queue|Cache|None"}
<!-- Data storage type -->

${ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN="Auto-detect|Layered|Clean|CQRS|Microservices|MVC|MVVM|Serverless|Event-Driven|Other"}
<!-- Primary architecture pattern -->

${WORKFLOW_COUNT=1-5}
<!-- Number of workflows to document -->

${DETAIL_LEVEL="Standard|Implementation-Ready"}
<!-- Level of implementation detail to include -->

${INCLUDE_SEQUENCE_DIAGRAM=true|false}
<!-- Generate sequence diagram -->

${INCLUDE_TEST_PATTERNS=true|false}
<!-- Include testing approach -->

Generated Prompt

"Analyze the codebase and document ${WORKFLOW_COUNT} representative end-to-end workflows 
that can serve as implementation templates for similar features. Use the following approach:

Initial Detection Phase

${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "Begin by examining the codebase structure to identify technologies:
   - Check for .NET solutions/projects, Spring configurations, Node.js/Express files, etc.
   - Identify the primary programming language(s) and frameworks in use
   - Determine the architectural patterns based on folder structure and key components" 
  : "Focus on ${PROJECT_TYPE} patterns and conventions"}
${ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "Identify typical entry points by looking for:
   - API controllers or route definitions
   - GraphQL resolvers
   - UI components that initiate network requests
   - Message handlers or event subscribers
   - Scheduled job definitions" 
  : "Focus on ${ENTRY_POINT} entry points"}
${PERSISTENCE_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "Determine persistence mechanisms by examining:
   - Database context/connection configurations
   - Repository implementations
   - ORM mappings
   - External API clients
   - File system interactions" 
  : "Focus on ${PERSISTENCE_TYPE} interactions"}

Workflow Documentation Instructions

For each of the ${WORKFLOW_COUNT} most representative workflow(s) in the system:

1. Workflow Overview

  • Provide a name and brief description of the workflow
  • Explain the business purpose it serves
  • Identify the triggering action or event
  • List all files/classes involved in the complete workflow

2. Entry Point Implementation

API Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "API" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the API controller class and method that receives the request
   - Show the complete method signature including attributes/annotations
   - Include the full request DTO/model class definition
   - Document validation attributes and custom validators
   - Show authentication/authorization attributes and checks" : ""}

GraphQL Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "GraphQL" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the GraphQL resolver class and method
   - Show the complete schema definition for the query/mutation
   - Include input type definitions
   - Show resolver method implementation with parameter handling" : ""}

Frontend Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "Frontend" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the component that initiates the API call
   - Show the event handler that triggers the request
   - Include the API client service method
   - Show state management code related to the request" : ""}

Message Consumer Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "Message Consumer" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the message handler class and method
   - Show message subscription configuration
   - Include the complete message model definition
   - Show deserialization and validation logic" : ""}

3. Service Layer Implementation

  • Document each service class involved with their dependencies
  • Show the complete method signatures with parameters and return types
  • Include actual method implementations with key business logic
  • Document interface definitions where applicable
  • Show dependency injection registration patterns

CQRS Patterns:

${ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN == "CQRS" || ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN == "Auto-detect" ? 

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FAQ

What is a 'blueprint' in this context?

It's a detailed guide that describes how a part of the program works, serving as a template.

What does 'technology-agnostic' mean?

It means the tool tries to work with different programming languages and technologies, without being tied to a specific one.

What are 'architecture patterns'?

These are common and tested ways to organize a program's code to make it easier to understand and maintain, like 'Layered' or 'Microservices'.

Details

Original description by the author

Comprehensive technology-agnostic prompt generator for documenting end-to-end application workflows. Automatically detects project architecture patterns, technology stacks, and data flow patterns to generate detailed implementation blueprints covering entry points, service layers, data access, error handling, and testing approaches across multiple technologies including .NET, Java/Spring, React, a

repo: github/awesome-copilot

Popularity

GitHub stars
40k
Ranking position
#5288
License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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