| name | encode-repo-serena |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| description | Systematically populate the Forgetful knowledge base using Serena's LSP-powered symbol analysis for accurate, comprehensive codebase understanding. |
| license | MIT |
| model | claude-sonnet-4-5 |
| metadata | [object Object] |
Encode Repository (Serena-Enhanced)
Transform an undocumented codebase into a rich, searchable knowledge repository using Serena's LSP-powered symbol analysis.
Quick Start
/encode-repo-serena
/encode-repo-serena ./my-project
"encode this repository"
"populate forgetful with this codebase"
| Input |
Output |
Duration |
| Codebase path |
Forgetful memories + entities + docs |
30-60 min |
Prerequisites
- Serena plugin:
claude plugins list | grep serena
- Forgetful MCP: Test with
execute_forgetful_tool("list_projects", {})
- If missing, run
/context-hub-setup first
Phase Overview
| Phase |
Focus |
Output |
| 0 |
Discovery |
Project assessment, structure map |
| 1 |
Foundation |
5-10 project overview memories |
| 1B |
Dependencies |
1-3 dependency memories |
| 2 |
Symbols |
10-15 architecture memories |
| 2B |
Entities |
Component entities + relationships |
| 3 |
Patterns |
8-12 pattern memories |
| 4 |
Features |
1-2 per critical feature |
| 5 |
Decisions |
Design decision memories |
| 6 |
Artifacts |
Code artifact storage |
| 6B |
Symbol Index |
Document + entry memory |
| 7 |
Documents |
Long-form documentation |
| 7B |
Architecture |
Architecture reference doc |
See references/phases.md for full phase details.
Memory Targets
| Profile |
Total Memories |
Documents |
Entities |
| Small Simple |
17-31 |
2 |
3-5 |
| Small Complex |
28-46 |
2 |
5-10 |
| Medium |
38-66 |
2-3 |
10-20 |
| Large |
66-112 |
3-6 |
20-40 |
Execution Order
0 → 1 → 1B → 2 → 2B → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 6B → 7 → 7B
Guidelines:
- Execute phases in order
- Use Serena's
find_symbol and find_referencing_symbols
- Deduplicate entities before creating
- Link entities to memories bidirectionally
- Create entry memories for documents
Quality Principles
| Principle |
Description |
| Symbol-accurate |
Use LSP data, not guesses |
| Atomic |
One concept per memory |
| Size |
200-400 words ideal |
| Importance |
Most should be 7-8 |
| Linking |
Connect related memories |
Validation Checklist
After completion:
See references/validation.md for test commands.
References
Related Skills
/context-hub-setup - Setup Forgetful MCP
/using-forgetful-memory - Memory best practices
/using-serena-symbols - Serena symbol analysis