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Context Map

GitHubOfficialOriginally contributed by @vfaraji89 as prompts/context-map.prompt.md; moved into a skill by pull request #761Distributed by GitHub

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Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes
— the description by vfaraji89

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The context-map skill provides a systematic approach to pre-development planning. By requiring a comprehensive analysis of the codebase, dependencies, and testing requirements, it helps developers visualize the scope of a task and identify potential risks before writing code. The skill enforces a standardized output format that captures modified files, dependency impacts, relevant tests, and reference patterns, ensuring that changes are well-planned and documented.

What it does

  • Analyzes the codebase to identify files relevant to a specific task.
  • Maps direct dependencies and imports that may require updates.
  • Locates associated test files to ensure functional coverage.
  • Identifies existing code patterns to serve as implementation references.
  • Performs a structured risk assessment for breaking changes or infrastructure needs.

When to use it

  • Before starting a new feature implementation or bug fix.
  • When working in a complex codebase with many interdependencies.
  • When you need to ensure all affected areas are covered by tests.
  • When you want to minimize the risk of breaking existing functionality.

Advantages

  • Reduces the likelihood of missing side effects in dependent code.
  • Standardizes the planning phase of development tasks.
  • Provides a clear checklist of requirements before implementation begins.
  • Helps in identifying necessary database or configuration changes early.

Usage examples

“Create a context map for adding a new user authentication endpoint.”
The agent will scan the codebase for existing authentication logic, identify dependent API files, list relevant test suites, and provide a risk assessment table.
“I need to refactor the payment processing module. Generate a context map.”
The agent will produce a table of files to modify, identify downstream services that import the payment module, and highlight potential breaking changes.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/github/context-map/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip context-map.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by vfaraji89

Context Map

Before implementing any changes, analyze the codebase and create a context map.

Task

{{task_description}}

Instructions

  1. Search the codebase for files related to this task

  2. Identify direct dependencies (imports/exports)

  3. Find related tests

  4. Look for similar patterns in existing code

Output Format

## Context Map

### Files to Modify
| File | Purpose | Changes Needed |
|------|---------|----------------|
| path/to/file | description | what changes |

### Dependencies (may need updates)
| File | Relationship |
|------|--------------|
| path/to/dep | imports X from modified file |

### Test Files
| Test | Coverage |
|------|----------|
| path/to/test | tests affected functionality |

### Reference Patterns
| File | Pattern |
|------|---------|
| path/to/similar | example to follow |

### Risk Assessment
- [ ] Breaking changes to public API
- [ ] Database migrations needed
- [ ] Configuration changes required

Do not proceed with implementation until this map is reviewed.

Files

ATTRIBUTION.md

Attribution

This folder is an unmodified copy of the Agent Skill "context-map", distributed by AutoGineer (https://autogineer.com/agent-skills).

The skill's own files are unmodified copies. AutoGineer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or the publisher.

Files added by AutoGineer

  • ATTRIBUTION.md: this file, written by AutoGineer

  • LICENSE: copied from LICENSE

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: GitHub Copilot

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Attribution and licence

Originally contributed by
GitHub avatar of vfaraji89@vfaraji89as prompts/context-map.prompt.mdmoved into a skill by pull request #761
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Source
github/awesome-copilot · skills/context-map · commit 797337f
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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Contributors
vfaraji89

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Download ZIP

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