Map your codebase with AI - no reading – Generate codebase maps instantly with AI-powered CLI

Summary: Mapstr analyzes software projects and produces a complete codebase map within seconds, including a natural-language summary, Mermaid dependency graph, and structured JSON. It supports multiple AI models like Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, or local ones, streamlining codebase understanding without manual reading.

What it does

Mapstr scans any repository and outputs a CONTEXT.md file, Mermaid graph, and JSON representation using AI models. It includes API pre-flight checks, cost tracking, and caching to optimize usage.

Who it's for

Developers onboarding new projects, freelancers, and prompt engineers needing quick context without reading code.

Why it matters

It reduces time spent exploring unfamiliar codebases by automating context extraction and visualization.