Multi File Review

multi-file-review

Sequentially read and review multiple files to understand their contents and relationships.

Multi-File Review

This skill helps you quickly examine the contents of multiple files in sequence, useful for understanding code structure, comparing implementations, or gathering context across related files.

When to Use

• Reviewing related source files to understand how they interact
• Comparing implementations across multiple files
• Gathering context before making changes across a codebase
• Understanding file dependencies and relationships
• Auditing configuration or documentation files

Steps

1. Identify the files you need to review
2. Read the first file to understand its structure and purpose
3. Read the second file to see how it relates to the first
4. Read the third file to complete the picture of the workflow or feature

Tips

• Start with the most foundational or core file first
• Progress to dependent or related files next
• Read configuration or entry point files last if they tie everything together
• Take notes on key functions, exports, or relationships as you go
• If you need to read more than three files, repeat this skill or use it multiple times
• Keep file paths consistent and exact to avoid errors

Example Usage

Read multiple related TypeScript files to understand a module's architecture:

1. Read src/types/index.ts (type definitions)
2. Read src/services/api.ts (API service implementation)
3. Read src/hooks/useData.ts (custom hook using the service)