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

11|2|Updated Dec 29, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#onboarding#code exploration#abstraction#codebase overview#module map
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oskrgab/petrodb --skill zoom-out-oskrgab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zoom-out
Source: https://github.com/oskrgab/petrodb/tree/main/.agents/skills/zoom-out
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oskrgab/petrodb --skill zoom-out-oskrgab

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 diving into line-level details. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Architectural Overview: Produces a map of all relevant modules and their callers around the code you are inspecting. - Domain Vocabulary: Frames the explanation using the project's own domain glossary so the map matches team terminology. - Use Case: You open a function in a legacy service you have never touched. Invoke this Skill to get a higher-level summary of which modules call it, which it depends on, and how it fits the overall system before making changes. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to zoom out and map the modules and callers around the code section you are currently viewing.

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 quickly?▼

Ask the agent to zoom out one layer of abstraction and map the relevant modules and callers around that code. This gives architectural context before you read individual lines, reducing the time spent orienting yourself.

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

Invoke the zoom-out instruction, which directs the agent to describe modules, callers, and relationships rather than walking through code line by line. The explanation uses the project's domain glossary vocabulary.

When should I use a zoom-out perspective versus detailed code reading?▼

Use zoom-out when you are unfamiliar with an area and need architectural context first. Switch to detailed reading once you know which modules and callers matter for your specific change.

Does this approach work for any programming language or project?▼

Yes, it is a prompt-level instruction with no language-specific tooling or dependencies. It works on any codebase the agent can read, though results depend on how much of the project is visible in context.

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