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# Analyzing code dependencies and symbol impact

Map symbol relationships and check architectural blast radius across repositories

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Opens BotBento. Paste the prompt into a bot; nothing is preconfigured.

- When you askUser requests refactor impact
- ThenTrace code symbol dependencies
- ResultList affected modules and risks

Search semantic symbols, trace call graphs, and evaluate downstream impact before modifying code in large repositories. The bot queries indexed code, identifies affected modules, and outlines potential architectural risks.

## Prompt to start with

BotBentoRecommended

```
When investigating a feature request or refactor, query the repository index to inspect relevant symbols, call chains, and schema definitions. Present a structured summary of every component in the blast radius, highlighting potential breaking changes across dependent files. If the task involves modifying code or updating files, draft the suggested changes and wait for user approval before applying any edits or pushing commits.
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## Tools it uses

ChatGitHubTerminal

## Works with

BotBento

## Tags

- coding
- refactoring
- dependencies
- architecture

## Source

[SocratiCode: Enterprise-grade (40m+ LOC) codebase intelligence, zero-setup, local & private Plugin/Skill/Extension or MCP: hybrid semantic s](https://github.com/giancarloerra/SocratiCode)
GitHub · checked 2026-10-16

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