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what-context-needed

Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question

Source repository stars
37,126
Declared platforms
0
Static risk flags
0
Last source update
2026-07-28
Source checked
2026-07-28
DecisionCompatibilityInstallWorkflowPermissionsEvidenceSource

Decision brief

What it does—and where it fits

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

Best for

    Not for

    • Tasks that require unconfirmed production actions or broad system permissions.
    • Environments where the pinned source and install steps cannot be inspected.

    Compatibility matrix

    Platform support, with evidence labels

    PlatformStatusEvidenceWhat to check
    CodexNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
    Claude CodeNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
    CursorNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
    Gemini CLINot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
    Open the compatibility checker

    Installation

    Inspect first. Install second.

    The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.

    Source-detected install commandSource
    npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill "skills/what-context-needed"
    Safe inspection promptEditorial

    Inspect the Agent Skill "what-context-needed" from https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685/skills/what-context-needed/SKILL.md at commit 9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.

    Workflow

    What the source asks the agent to do

    1. 01

      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

      Based on my question, list the files you would need to examineExplain why each file is relevantNote any files you've already seen in this conversation
    2. 02

      My Question

      Review the “My Question” section in the pinned source before continuing.

      Review and apply the “My Question” source section.
    3. 03

      Output Format

      Review the “Output Format” section in the pinned source before continuing.

      Review and apply the “Output Format” source section.

    Permission review

    Static risk signals and limitations

    No configured static risk pattern was detected

    This is not proof of safety. Runtime behavior, indirect dependencies, and hidden external systems are outside the static scan.

    Evidence record

    Why each signal appears

    EvidenceSourceComputedTestedEditorial
    SignalValueEvidence typeMeaning
    Quality score63/100ComputedDocumentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules
    Repository stars37,126SourceRepository attention, not individual Skill quality
    Compatibility0 platformsSourceDeclared in the catalog source record
    Usage guidecatalog recordEditorialGenerated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level

    Pinned source

    Provenance and original SKILL.md

    Repository
    github/awesome-copilot
    Skill path
    skills/what-context-needed/SKILL.md
    Commit
    9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685
    License
    MIT
    Collected
    2026-07-28
    Default branch
    main
    View the original SKILL.md

    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

    ## 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.