Understand any code, not just accept it.
A code learning & audit framework for Claude Code that turns any codebase — new, legacy, or AI-generated — into educational deep dives or senior-level architectural audits.
AntiVibe is a code learning & audit framework that transforms any code — AI-generated, legacy, or otherwise — into educational content or architectural audits. You don't need recent git history or AI-authored files; point it at any file, directory, or module. Unlike generic code summaries, AntiVibe helps you understand:
- What the code does (functionality)
- Why it was written this way (design decisions)
- When to use these patterns (context)
- What alternatives exist (broader knowledge)
⚡ The Problem: AI writes code, developers copy-paste it, nobody learns anything.
🛡️ The Solution: AntiVibe explains the reasoning so you actually understand — and for code you already know, it audits the trade-offs instead.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Deep Dives | Generate comprehensive learning guides from any code |
| Audit Mode | Senior-level architectural audit — decisions, flags, edge cases, testability |
| Skill Levels | Tune depth to junior, mid, or senior |
| Output Modes | compact (default, low token cost) or full (resources + line-by-line) |
| Known Concepts | Skip list so familiar concepts get a one-line note, not a full explanation |
| Prerequisites | Maps each concept to the foundations you need to understand it first |
| Legacy-Friendly | Works on existing codebases — no git history or AI authorship required |
| Concept Mapping | Connect code to underlying CS principles |
| Curated Resources | Quality links to docs, tutorials, videos |
| Auto-Trigger | Optional hooks for automatic generation |
| Multi-Language | Works with any language/framework |
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/mohi-devhub/antivibe.git
# Install as a global Claude Code skill
cp -r antivibe ~/.claude/skills/antivibe/antivibe # Start a deep dive (compact, mid-level by default)
/antivibe full # Full deep dive with resources + line-by-line
"deep dive" # Analyze recently written code (git diff)
"walk me through src/auth/" # Explain an explicit file or directory
"explain this codebase" # Understand existing / legacy code
"learn from this code" # Generate learning guide
Tune the depth and detail inline:
"explain for a junior" # Define terms, analogies, full snippets
"I know the basics" # Mid level — focus on design decisions
"audit this, just the trade-offs" # Senior mode — routes to the auditor agent
Run a full deep dive (/antivibe full) and get a file like the one below. The default compact mode produces a shorter version — Overview, Key Components, and Concepts (what + why) — without the walkthrough or resources.
# Deep Dive: Authentication System
## Overview
This auth system uses JWT tokens with refresh token rotation...
## Code Walkthrough
### auth/service.ts
- **Purpose**: Token generation and validation
- **Key Components**:
- `generateTokens()`: Creates access/refresh tokens
- `verifyToken()`: Validates JWT signatures
## Concepts Explained
### JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
- **What**: Stateless authentication tokens...
- **Why**: Server doesn't need to store sessions...
- **When**: APIs, SPAs, microservices...
## Learning Resources
- [JWT.io](https://jwt.io): Official documentation
- [Auth0 Guide](https://auth0.com/blog): Best practicesSaved to: deep-dive/auth-system-2026-04-10.md
Tune how AntiVibe analyzes code by editing the config blocks in SKILL.md:
output_mode: compact # compact (default) or full
default_level: mid # junior, mid, or senior
known_concepts: # skipped in explanations (one-line note only)
- async/await
- React hooks
- REST APIs| Setting | Options | Effect |
|---|---|---|
output_mode |
compact / full |
compact keeps token cost low (no resources, no line-by-line); full adds curated resources, prerequisites, and a line-by-line walkthrough |
default_level |
junior / mid / senior |
Sets explanation depth; senior routes to the auditor agent for an architectural audit |
known_concepts |
list | Concepts you already know — acknowledged in one line instead of fully explained |
All three can also be overridden inline in a request (e.g. "/antivibe full", "explain for a junior", "just the trade-offs").
Enable automatic deep-dive generation after task completion:
# Copy hooks to your project
cp hooks/hooks.json your-project/.claude/hooks.json| Hook | When | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
SubagentStop |
Task completes | Phase-based learning |
Stop |
Session ends | End-of-session summary |
Edit scripts/generate-deep-dive.sh:
OUTPUT_DIR="your-folder" # Default: "deep-dive"antivibe/
├── SKILL.md # Main skill definition
├── README.md # This file
├── hooks/
│ └── hooks.json # Auto-trigger configuration
├── scripts/
│ ├── capture-phase.sh # Detect implementation phases
│ ├── analyze-code.sh # Parse code structure
│ ├── find-resources.sh # Find external resources
│ └── generate-deep-dive.sh # Generate markdown output
├── agents/
│ ├── explainer.md # Subagent for learning-focused explanations
│ └── auditor.md # Subagent for senior-level architectural audits
├── templates/
│ └── deep-dive.md # Output template
├── reference/
│ ├── language-patterns.md # Framework-specific patterns
│ └── resource-curation.md # Curated learning resources
└── docs/
├── PLAN.md # Planning document
└── setup.md # Detailed setup guide
- Why over what - Always explain design decisions
- Context matters - Explain when/why to use patterns
- Curated resources - Quality links, not random results
- Phase-aware - Group by implementation phase
- Learning path - Suggest next steps for deeper study
- Concept mapping - Connect code to underlying CS concepts
- JavaScript/TypeScript: React, Node.js, Express
- Python: Django, FastAPI, Flask
- Go: Standard library, Gin, Echo
- Rust: Standard library, Actix
- Java: Spring Boot
- And more - Extensible pattern system
Contributions welcome! To extend AntiVibe:
- Add patterns to
reference/language-patterns.md - Add resources to
reference/resource-curation.md - Customize the template in
templates/deep-dive.md
- Setup Guide - Detailed installation
- Skill Format - Claude Code skills
MIT License - Use it, learn from it, share it.
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