Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question
Ask an AI assistant what files it needs before answering your question.
Prompts the assistant to identify required and optional files for context before attempting to answer
Structures output into four categories: must-see files, helpful files, already-seen files, and remaining uncertainties
Helps developers avoid incomplete answers by ensuring the assistant has examined relevant code upfront
Reduces back-and-forth by clarifying dependencies and gaps in context before the actual question is answered
What Context Do You Need?
Before answering my question, tell me what files you need to see.
My Question
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Instructions
Based on my question, list the files you would need to examine
Explain why each file is relevant
Note any files you've already seen in this conversation
Identify what you're uncertain about
Output Format
## Files I Needdon't have the plugin yet? install it then click "run inline in claude" again.