# Deepwiki

> ALWAYS use when the user mentions an external repository, library, or protocol by name. Queries any public GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket repository to answer questions about its code, APIs, behavior, or implementation without cloning it.

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

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# DeepWiki - External Repository Query Tool

Query any public repository to answer questions about its architecture, patterns, APIs, and internals.

## Setup

First, check if DeepWiki is available:

```bash
deepwiki --help
```

If the command is not found, install it:

```bash
npm install -g @seflless/deepwiki
```

Then validate the installation:

```bash
deepwiki --help
```

## Usage

Read the `--help` output to understand the current CLI syntax and available options, then use it to send your query.

The `--help` output is the source of truth for command syntax — do not assume flags or arguments, always refer to it.

## Guidelines

- **Be specific**: Frame queries with enough context for a useful answer
- **One topic per query**: Ask focused questions rather than broad ones
- **Use for external repos only**: Do not use DeepWiki for the current working repository — use local tools (Grep, Read, Glob) instead
- **Summarize results**: After receiving DeepWiki output, synthesize the answer for the user rather than dumping raw output