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

Updated May 23, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#onboarding#codebase#code exploration#abstraction#modules#callers
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation --skill zoom-out-oatse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zoom-out
Source: https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation/tree/main/.agents/skills/zoom-out
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation --skill zoom-out-oatse

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 one layer of abstraction and explain the surrounding architecture instead of line-level details. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Broader Context: Shifts the agent's focus from local code details to a higher-level architectural perspective. - Module and Caller Mapping: Produces a map of all relevant modules and their callers related to the code in question. - Domain Vocabulary: Frames explanations using the project's own domain glossary so the overview matches team terminology. - Use Case: You open a legacy service file you have never seen before. Invoke this Skill to get an architectural map of which modules call it and which it depends on, before making any changes. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to zoom out and map the modules and callers around the current file using the project's domain vocabulary.

Frequently Asked Questions about zoom-out

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

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

Ask the agent to zoom out one layer of abstraction and map the relevant modules and callers around the code. This gives you architectural context before you read individual lines, using the project's own domain vocabulary.

How to get a high-level overview of code architecture with an AI agent?▼

Invoke the zoom-out instruction, which directs the agent to stop analyzing line-level details and instead produce a map of related modules and their callers. The overview is framed in the project's domain glossary terms.

When should I use a zoom-out prompt instead of a code explanation?▼

Use it when you are unfamiliar with an area of code and need context about how it fits into the bigger picture, rather than a detailed walkthrough. Line-level explanation is better once you already understand the surrounding architecture.

What are the limitations of asking an agent for architectural context?▼

The output is a prompt-driven perspective shift, not a static analysis tool, so accuracy depends on what code the agent can access. It does not execute scripts or build a formal dependency graph.

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