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what-context-needed

Lists the files an AI assistant needs to examine before answering a question.

1|1|Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#context #copilot #prompt #file discovery #code assistant #question answering

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/ultraviollettnympho/transit-ticket --skill what-context-needed-ultraviollettnympho

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: what-context-needed
Source: https://github.com/ultraviollettnympho/transit-ticket/tree/main/.github/skills/what-context-needed
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ultraviollettnympho/transit-ticket --skill what-context-needed-ultraviollettnympho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? AI assistants often answer questions with incomplete context, leading to inaccurate or generic responses. This Skill prompts the assistant to first declare which files it needs to see, so you can provide the right context before getting an answer. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Context Scoping: Asks the assistant to enumerate required files and explain why each is relevant to your question. - Structured Output: Returns a categorized list of must-see files, helpful files, already-seen files, and uncertainties. - Use Case: Before asking "why is my build failing?", run this Skill so the assistant tells you it needs your build config, error logs, and entry-point source files, then you supply them for an accurate diagnosis. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant what files it needs to see before answering your question, then provide those files and ask again.

Frequently Asked Questions about what-context-needed

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get better answers from an AI coding assistant?▼

Provide the assistant with the relevant files before asking your question. This Skill asks the assistant to list exactly which files it needs and why, so you can supply the right context instead of guessing.

How to ask Copilot what context it needs?▼

Invoke this Skill with your question, and it instructs the assistant to enumerate must-see and helpful files, note files already seen in the conversation, and state its uncertainties before answering.

Why does the AI give wrong answers about my codebase?▼

Wrong answers usually stem from missing context, since the assistant cannot see files you have not shared. Listing required files first ensures the answer is grounded in your actual code rather than assumptions.

What are the limitations of context-scoping prompts?▼

The assistant can only request files it can infer from your question, so it may miss indirectly related files. You still need to verify the requested file list covers the full scope of the problem.