
what-context-needed
โ Officialโ 36,202by github ยท part of github/awesome-copilot
Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅโ VerifiedFreeQuick setup
๐งฉ One of 7 skills in the github/awesome-copilot package โ works on its own, and pairs well with its siblings.
This is the playbook your agent receives when the skill activates โ you don't need to read it to use the skill, but it's here to audit before installing.
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` โ [why needed]
### Should See (helpful for complete answer)
- `path/to/file.ts` โ [why helpful]
### Already Have
- `path/to/file.ts` โ [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.
Copy & paste โ that's it
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill "what-context-needed" --full-depthRun this in your project โ your agent picks the skill up automatically.
No common issues documented yet. If you hit a problem, the repository's GitHub Issues page is the best place to look.
Licensed under MITโ you can use, modify, and redistribute it under that license's terms.
View the full license file on GitHub โ