what-context-needed

Name: what-context-needed
Author: github

Ask an AI assistant what files it needs before answering your question. Prompts the assistant to identify required and optional files for context before attempting to answer Structures output into four categories: must-see files, helpful files, already-seen files, and remaining uncertainties Helps developers avoid incomplete answers by ensuring the assistant has examined relevant code upfront Reduces back-and-forth by clarifying dependencies and gaps in context before the actual question is answered

INSTALLATION

npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill what-context-needed

Run in your project or agent environment. Adjust flags if your CLI version differs.

SKILL.md

What Context Do You Need?

Before answering my question, tell me what files you need to see.

My 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.