# Context Scope

> Surface @context annotations before editing a file. Shows critical constraints, tradeoffs, and risks sorted by priority. Use when about to modify unfamiliar or complex code, or when the user asks what constraints apply to a file.

- Skill: `recallnet/context-scope` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add recallnet/context-scope`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/recallnet/context-scope/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: recallnet (https://skillmd.com/u/recallnet)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/recallnet/context-scope

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Run the codecontext scope command on the target file to surface all @context
annotations sorted by priority.

```bash
npx codecontext --scope $ARGUMENTS
```

Present the results grouped by priority:

- **Critical** — MUST read before editing. Violating these risks defects or constraint violations.
- **High** — SHOULD read. Significantly reduces risk of unintended consequences.
- **Normal/Low** — Informational context.

If any annotations contain `{@link file:.claude/skills/.../SKILL.md}` references,
tell the user which skill to load before editing that code.

If annotations have `review-required` or `stale` status, flag them and recommend
the user verify or update the `[verified:YYYY-MM-DD]` date.