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what-context-needed
Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill what-context-neededIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
This skill is a prompt template used to help the AI identify necessary context files for answering a question. It contains no executable code, external dependencies, or network operations.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
- Runlayerpass
1 file scanned · No issues
- ZeroLeakspass
Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed
What does this agent skill do?
What Context Do You Need?
Before answering my question, tell me what files you need to see.
My Question
{{question}}
Instructions
- Based on my question, list the files you would need to examine
- Explain why each file is relevant
- Note any files you've already seen in this conversation
- Identify what you're uncertain about
Output Format
## Files I Need
### Must See (required for accurate answer)
- `path/to/file.ts` — [why needed]
### Should See (helpful for complete answer)
- `path/to/file.ts` — [why helpful]
### Already Have
- `path/to/file.ts` — [from earlier in conversation]
### Uncertainties
- [What I'm not sure about without seeing the code]
After I provide these files, I'll ask my question again.
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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