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code-archaeology
Recover the structure, intent, and lineage of old code, data, or analysis files. Use when inherited or dormant research code must be understood before it is changed. Not for a quality review of already-understood code.
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# Code Audit Skill
**CRITICAL RULE: Never delete data or code files.** Copy to legacy/, never move or delete originals.
> Systematically review and understand old code, data, and analysis files.
## Purpose
Based on Scott Cunningham's workflow of reviving old projects - understanding what exists, documenting it, and making it safe to work with.
**For formal audits with cross-language replication and referee reports, use the Referee 2 agent (`.claude/agents/referee2-reviewer.md`).** This skill is for understanding and documenting existing code, not formal verification.
## When to Use
