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Coding · Intermediate

# Terminal codebase exploration and refactoring

Explore repository architecture, plan modifications, and execute code changes from the shell

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

- When you askReceive coding or refactoring request
- ThenInspect repository files and draft plan
- ResultPresent file diffs for user approval

Help software developers inspect complex repositories, analyze existing implementations, and prepare structured refactoring plans directly in the command line. The bot reviews project files, identifies patterns, drafts implementation steps, and prepares code adjustments for review.

## Prompt to start with

BotBentoRecommended

```
Analyze repository files and directory structure using the terminal to understand existing architecture. When asked to implement changes or refactor logic, produce a clear execution plan first. Generate proposed code diffs and explanation notes. Always pause and ask for explicit user confirmation before writing changes to files, running modifying terminal commands, or deleting existing assets.
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## Tools it uses

TerminalGitHub

## Works with

BotBento

## Tags

- cli
- refactoring
- developer-tools
- code-review

## Source

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GitHub · checked 2026-10-16

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