pathfinder

pathfinder is an open-source workflow skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by thedotmack. Its author describes it as: “Map a codebase into feature-grouped flowcharts, identify duplicated concerns across features, and propose a unified architecture. Use when asked to "find the ideal path," unify duplicated systems, or audit architectur…”. The project has 90k stars on GitHub and is available under the Apache-2.0 license. Add it to your setup with `/plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem`.

Installation

Add pathfinder to your agent with:

/plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

When to use it

Reach for pathfinder when you want workflow help from your agent without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

• Clear Apache-2.0 license — safe to read and adapt
• Ships in thedotmack/claude-mem, an established project with 89,787 GitHub stars
• Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

Frequently asked questions

What does pathfinder do?

Map a codebase into feature-grouped flowcharts, identify duplicated concerns across features, and propose a unified architecture. Use when asked to "find the ideal path," unify duplicated systems, or audit architecture before a refactor. Emits a proposed unified flowchart plus per-system /make-plan prompts.

How do I install pathfinder?

Run /plugin marketplace add thedotmack/claude-mem in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem before installing.

Is pathfinder free to use?

Yes. pathfinder is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.

Where does pathfinder come from?

pathfinder ships inside thedotmack/claude-mem, a repository that contains 21 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 89,787 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.