zoom-out

Generates a high-level map of relevant modules and callers for unfamiliar code areas.

Updated Jul 23, 2025

Search Tags:#architecture #onboarding #code exploration #abstraction #codebase overview #module map

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npx skills add https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles --skill zoom-out-derrik-fleming

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zoom-out
Source: https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles/tree/main/private_dot_agents/skills/zoom-out
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles --skill zoom-out-derrik-fleming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When you encounter an unfamiliar section of a codebase, it is hard to understand how it fits into the bigger picture. This Skill prompts the agent to step back and explain the surrounding architecture instead of diving into line-level details. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Higher-Level Perspective: Instructs the agent to go up a layer of abstraction rather than explain isolated lines of code. - Module and Caller Mapping: Produces a map of all relevant modules and their callers so you can see relationships at a glance. - Domain Vocabulary: Uses the project's domain glossary vocabulary so explanations match the team's terminology. - Use Case: You open a service file you have never seen before and need to know which modules call it and which it depends on before making a change. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to zoom out and map the modules and callers around the code you are currently viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions about zoom-out

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

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How do I understand an unfamiliar part of a codebase quickly?▼

Ask the agent to zoom out and map the relevant modules and callers around the code. This gives a higher-level architectural view using the project's domain vocabulary instead of line-by-line explanation.

How to get a high-level overview of code instead of line-by-line explanation?▼

Invoke the zoom-out instruction, which tells the agent to go up a layer of abstraction. It returns a map of modules and their callers so you see how the code fits into the bigger picture.

When should I use a zoom-out prompt versus reading the code directly?▼

Use it when you are unfamiliar with an area and need architectural context before making changes. Reading code directly is better once you already understand the surrounding module relationships.

Does the zoom-out explanation use my project's own terminology?▼

Yes, the instruction explicitly asks the agent to use the project's domain glossary vocabulary. This keeps the module map aligned with the terms your team already uses.