what context needed
what-context-needed
Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
Introduction source: author · github · b6483db44fb602654bca6a097185fcaddb305f97 Reference
Author's original introduction
Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
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- Tasks
- what context needed
- Audience
- Use the scenarios stated in the author's introduction.
- Inputs and outputs
- See the complete author document; outputs have not been runtime verified by SkillPi.
- Software, accounts and paid services
- Check required software, accounts, costs and permissions in the full document; confirm and authorize actual file access and external services in your host. Domains referenced in the documents (not a runtime allowlist): No HTTP(S) domain stated.
- Limits and differences
- Functionality, version status and outcome statements in the introduction are author claims. Only pinned source and static attachment evidence were checked; runtime behavior, external services and compatibility are not guaranteed.
- Testing
- Not tested
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Original SKILL.md
---
name: what-context-needed
description: 'Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question'
---
# What Context Do You Need?
Before answering my question, tell me what files you need to see.
## My Question
{{question}}
## Instructions
1. Based on my question, list the files you would need to examine
2. Explain why each file is relevant
3. Note any files you've already seen in this conversation
4. Identify what you're uncertain about
## Output Format
```markdown
## 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.
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