Context Map
- 9.5k installs
- 37.1k repo stars
- Updated July 28, 2026
- github/awesome-copilot
context-map is an agent skill that Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes.
About
Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes --- name: context-map description: 'Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes' --- # 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. Look for similar patterns in existing code ## Output Format ```markdown ## 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.
- Search the codebase for files related to this task
- Identify direct dependencies (imports/exports)
- Look for similar patterns in existing code
- [ ] Breaking changes to public API
- [ ] Database migrations needed
Context Map by the numbers
- 9,456 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +43 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #102 of 2,184 Testing & QA skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
context-map capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- search the codebase for files related to this ta · identify direct dependencies (imports/exports) · look for similar patterns in existing code · [ ] breaking changes to public api · [ ] database migrations needed
- Use cases
- documentation
What context-map says it does
## Task {{task_description}} ## Instructions 1.
Search the codebase for files related to this task 2.
Identify direct dependencies (imports/exports) 3.
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| Installs | 9.5k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 37.1k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Repository | github/awesome-copilot ↗ |
What problem does context-map solve for developers using this skill?
Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes
Who is it for?
Developers who need context-map patterns described in the cached skill documentation.
Skip if: Skip when docs are empty or the task is outside the skill's documented scope.
When should I use this skill?
Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes
What you get
Actionable workflows and conventions from SKILL.md for context-map.
- Markdown Context Map document
- Files-to-modify table with planned changes
By the numbers
- Outputs 4 analysis sections: files to modify, dependencies, related tests, and similar patterns
Files
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 requiredDo not proceed with implementation until this map is reviewed.
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FAQ
What does context-map do?
Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes
When should I use context-map?
Generate a map of all files relevant to a task before making changes
Is context-map safe to install?
Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.