Description
zoom-out is an agent skill from Matt Pocock's skills collection, listed on skills.sh. It asks the agent to step up a level and give a map of the relevant modules and callers in an unfamiliar area of code, in the project's own vocabulary. A skill is a SKILL.md file of instructions (sometimes with scripts and reference notes) that an AI agent loads only when a task calls for it, so the agent knows the steps to follow and what to avoid. It is free and open source.…
Highlights
- Map of modules and callers
- Higher-level overview
- Project vocabulary
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zoom-out FAQ
What does the zoom-out skill do?
It asks the agent to step up a level and give a map of the relevant modules and callers in an unfamiliar area of code, in the project's own vocabulary.
How do I install the zoom-out skill?
Run: npx skills add https://github.com/mattpocock/skills --skill zoom-out
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
What is an agent skill?
A SKILL.md file of instructions, sometimes with scripts and reference notes, that an AI agent such as Claude Code loads when a task needs it, so it handles that task the same careful way every time.
Has it been checked for security?
skills.sh lists three audits: Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass, Socket Pass and Snyk Pass. A Warn is worth reading before you install.
What are the best zoom-out alternatives?
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