What Context Needed
Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
by github · MIT
The skill
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
- 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.
Use this skill
Connect your agent to the Skill Store MCP server and ask for it by ref: github/what-context-needed-51906123327.
Details
- Publisher
- github
- Category
- AI & Agents › Memory & context
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 2026-10-16
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