zoom-out

Maps modules, callers, and domain vocabulary for unfamiliar code areas.

Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mmartinsoliv/dotfiles --skill zoom-out-mmartinsoliv
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zoom-out
Source: https://github.com/mmartinsoliv/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/zoom-out
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mmartinsoliv/dotfiles --skill zoom-out-mmartinsoliv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps when a code area feels too narrow or confusing by stepping back and showing how that area fits into the broader system, so you can reason about architecture before details.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Module Mapping: Identifies the relevant modules, layers, and relationships around an unfamiliar piece of code.
  • Caller and Dependency Context: Surfaces who calls into the area and what it depends on, helping you trace impact and boundaries.
  • Higher-Level Orientation: Uses the project's own domain vocabulary to explain how the code participates in the larger workflow.
  • Use Case: When you inherit a feature or bug in a large repository, use this Skill to quickly understand the surrounding components before making changes.

Quick Start

Ask the zoom-out skill to map the surrounding modules, callers, and domain terminology for the code area you are inspecting.

Frequently Asked Questions about zoom-out

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I understand architecture and module relationships in an unfamiliar codebase?

To understand architecture in an unfamiliar codebase, map the relevant modules, layers, and surrounding relationships. This reveals higher-level structural context and dependency boundaries before you edit code. Identifying how components interact clarifies the broader system workflow quickly.

How do I trace callers and dependencies before editing code in a large repository?

Trace callers and dependencies before editing code by surfacing who calls into the target area and what it depends on. This maps the impact boundaries and surrounding workflow relationships, helping you reason about architectural context and avoid unintended side effects.

What is the best way to get architectural context for a bug in a large repository?

The best way to get architectural context for a bug is to step back and view how the affected code fits into the broader system. Mapping the surrounding components and domain vocabulary provides higher-level orientation to reason about architecture before details.

Can I map domain terminology and call structure for a specific code area?

Yes, you can map domain terminology and call structure for a specific code area. It produces a domain-aware overview using the project's own glossary vocabulary to explain how the code participates in the larger workflow and surrounding components.

When do I need to map modules and dependency boundaries before making changes?

You need to map modules and dependency boundaries when a code area feels too narrow or confusing. This higher-level orientation is essential when you inherit a feature in a large repository and must understand surrounding components and impact before safely making changes.