cast-imaging plugin: architecture analysis for Copilot

Q: How do I install cast-imaging in GitHub Copilot?

Run `copilot plugin install cast-imaging@awesome-copilot` in your Copilot CLI. In Claude Code, install it via `/plugin marketplace add github/awesome-copilot` followed by `/plugin install cast-imaging@awesome-copilot`.

Q: Which agents are included in cast-imaging?

The plugin includes `cast-imaging-software-discovery`, `cast-imaging-impact-analysis`, and `cast-imaging-structural-quality-advisor`.

What cast-imaging does

This plugin brings CAST Imaging agents into GitHub Copilot. It bundles three tools: cast-imaging-software-discovery, cast-imaging-impact-analysis, and cast-imaging-structural-quality-advisor. They focus on application architecture and static code analysis.

The discovery agent builds architecture maps across application components. When planning updates, the impact analysis agent reviews potential risks and system ripple effects. The structural quality advisor spots code defects and offers remediation steps.

The project is licensed under MIT. It fits developers who map system architecture and need risk checks before applying major refactoring changes.

What it helps with

map software architecture through static code analysis
assess risks and impact before introducing system changes
identify structural code quality defects
get remediation guidance for code quality issues

Example prompts for the agent

@cast-imaging-software-discovery map the architecture of this application
@cast-imaging-impact-analysis assess the impact of changing the auth service
@cast-imaging-structural-quality-advisor analyze code quality defects and suggest fixes

How to install cast-imaging

Command from the source

copilot plugin install cast-imaging@awesome-copilot

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Questions about cast-imaging

How do I install cast-imaging in GitHub Copilot?

Run copilot plugin install cast-imaging@awesome-copilot in your Copilot CLI. In Claude Code, install it via /plugin marketplace add github/awesome-copilot followed by /plugin install cast-imaging@awesome-copilot.

What does the cast-imaging plugin do?

It registers three agents backed by CAST Imaging. The agents discover software architecture, evaluate change risks, and provide remediation guidance for code quality defects.

Which agents are included in cast-imaging?

The plugin includes cast-imaging-software-discovery, cast-imaging-impact-analysis, and cast-imaging-structural-quality-advisor.

Source text

cast-imaging · MIT

# CAST Imaging Agents Plugin

A comprehensive collection of specialized agents for software analysis, impact assessment, structural quality advisories, and architectural review using CAST Imaging.

## Installation

```bash
# Using Copilot CLI
copilot plugin install cast-imaging@awesome-copilot
```

## What's Included

### Agents

| Agent | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `cast-imaging-software-discovery` | Specialized agent for comprehensive software application discovery and architectural mapping through static code analysis using CAST Imaging |
| `cast-imaging-impact-analysis` | Specialized agent for comprehensive change impact assessment and risk analysis in software systems using CAST Imaging |
| `cast-imaging-structural-quality-advisor` | Specialized agent for identifying, analyzing, and providing remediation guidance for code quality issues using CAST Imaging |

## Source

This plugin is part of [Awesome Copilot](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot), a community-driven collection of GitHub Copilot extensions.

## License

MIT

cast-imaging — GitHub Copilot plugin: what it does, how to install