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Use this skill when > Request a broader architectural perspective when navigating unfamiliar code sections. Maps all relevant modules, identifies caller relationships and dependencies, and uses domain-specific vocabulary. Use when encountering unfamiliar code or needing to understand how a component integrates with the larger system.

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Sourceakillness/oh-my-skills

Added on2026-05-08

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Zoom Out

Get a higher-level architectural perspective on unfamiliar code sections.

When to use this skill

Navigating unfamiliar code and needing to understand how it connects to the larger system
Before making changes to understand the blast radius
When you need a module map before diving into implementation

When not to use this skill

Finding specific symbols or patterns → use
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codebase-search
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Architectural improvement opportunities → use
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improve-codebase-architecture
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Debugging a specific failure → use
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debugging
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What zoom-out produces

A structural map showing:

All relevant modules in the area of interest
Caller relationships (what calls what)
Key dependencies (what depends on what)
Domain vocabulary from CONTEXT.md applied to module names

How to use

When you encounter unfamiliar code, ask for a zoom-out before diving in:

"Zoom out and give me a broader view of how [module/component] fits into the system."

The response will map the relevant modules using the project's domain glossary, not internal implementation names.

Output format

[Module A] → calls → [Module B], [Module C]
[Module B] ← called by → [Module A], [Module D]

Key seams:
- [Interface X] separates [Domain Concept 1] from [Domain Concept 2]
- [Interface Y] is where [Domain Concept 3] behavior can be swapped

Domain terms in use here:
- "Order" = [what it means in this context]
- "Customer" = [what it means in this context]

Note on invocation

This skill sets

disable-model-invocation: true

— it is a directive framework that instructs the agent how to respond, not an independent processing unit. Invoke it as a behavioral directive when exploring code.

Instructions

Identify the task trigger and expected output.
Follow the workflow steps in this skill from top to bottom.
Validate outputs before moving to the next step.
Capture blockers and fallback path if any step fails.

Examples

Example: Apply this skill to a small scope first, then scale to full scope after validation passes.

Best practices

Keep outputs deterministic and auditable.
Prefer small reversible changes over broad risky edits.
Record assumptions explicitly.

References

Project standards:

.agent-skills/skill-standardization/SKILL.md

Validator script:

.agent-skills/skill-standardization/scripts/validate_skill.sh