# Build Graph

> Build or update the code review knowledge graph. Use before safe-code audits, refactors, reviews, debugging, or when the graph may be stale.

- Skill: `afu-it/build-graph` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add afu-it/build-graph`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/afu-it/build-graph/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: afu-it (https://skillmd.com/u/afu-it)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/afu-it/build-graph

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# Build Graph

Build or incrementally update the persistent code knowledge graph for the current repository.

## Core Rules

- Start with `get_minimal_context_tool(task="build graph")` when available.
- Use `build_or_update_graph_tool()` for normal updates.
- Use `build_or_update_graph_tool(full_rebuild=True)` for first setup, branch switches, parser failures, or obviously stale graph state.
- Verify with `list_graph_stats_tool()` after building.
- If graph tools are unavailable, do not block the parent workflow. Report the missing graph and continue with manual repo inspection.

## Workflow

1. Check graph status with `list_graph_stats_tool()`.
2. If the graph has no files, nodes, edges, or last update, run a full build.
3. Otherwise run an incremental update.
4. Verify files, nodes, edges, languages, and update time.
5. Report build status and any parse or language coverage gaps.

## Output

```text
Graph: <built|updated|unavailable>
Files: <count>
Nodes: <count>
Edges: <count>
Languages: <list>
Notes: <parse gaps or fallback used>
```