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what-context-needed
Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
Why this skill is useful
Codifies a structured approach for Copilot to request necessary context files, improving its response accuracy.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
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 After I provide these files, I'll ask my question again.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills github/what-context-needed