consult

Answer technical questions about codebases and architecture without modifying code.

Updated Dec 6, 2025

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💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: consult
Source: https://github.com/arttttt/CMIDCABot/tree/main/.codex/skills/consult
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arttttt/CMIDCABot --skill consult

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides concise, non-implementation-focused technical guidance about code and architecture to help developers understand and decide without writing code.

Core Features & Use Cases

Code explanations: Clarify how components work and why design choices were made.
Architecture guidance: Suggest structural patterns and approach for a given problem.
Use Case: When a developer encounters a confusing module or a design trade-off, this skill offers a clear, non-implementation perspective.

Quick Start

Ask a precise technical question about the codebase. For example: Explain how the authentication flow works in the login module and what design improvements you would suggest.

Frequently Asked Questions about consult

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get technical guidance on software architecture decisions without writing new code?▼

To get technical guidance on software architecture without writing code, ask a precise question about your design trade-offs. The advisory provides structured, concise explanations of structural patterns and approach suggestions without modifying your codebase.

What is the best way to understand how a confusing code module works?▼

The best way to understand a confusing code module is to ask a targeted question about its components and design choices. You receive a clear, non-implementation explanation clarifying how the code works and why specific architectural decisions were made.

Can I use this to get debugging approaches for complex code issues?▼

Yes, you can use this to get debugging approaches for complex code issues. By asking a specific technical question, you receive structured advisory guidance on how to approach the problem across languages and platforms without applying code changes.

Does this advisory provide step by step explanations for codebase understanding?▼

Yes, this advisory provides structured explanations for codebase understanding. It operates strictly as a chat-based advisory, offering concise reasoning about your codebase and architecture to help you understand and decide without implementation.

What are the limitations of using chat-based advisory for architecture decisions?▼

A key limitation of this chat-based advisory for architecture decisions is that it strictly avoids changes to code. It provides only non-implementation-focused technical guidance, meaning you must apply the suggested structural patterns and approaches yourself.

When do I need a non-implementation perspective for technology choices?▼

You need a non-implementation perspective for technology choices when you encounter a design trade-off and want to understand options before committing. It provides structured reasoning across languages and platforms to help you decide without writing code first.