external-context

Invoke parallel document-specialist agents for external web searches and documentation lookup

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Best use case

external-context is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Invoke parallel document-specialist agents for external web searches and documentation lookup

Invoke parallel document-specialist agents for external web searches and documentation lookup

Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.

Practical example

Example input

Use the "external-context" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Invoke parallel document-specialist agents for external web searches and documentation lookup

Example output

A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.

When to use this skill

  • Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.

When not to use this skill

  • Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/external-context/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Yeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode/main/skills/external-context/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/external-context/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How external-context Compares

Feature / Agentexternal-contextStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Invoke parallel document-specialist agents for external web searches and documentation lookup

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# External Context Skill

Fetch external documentation, references, and context for a query. Decomposes into 2-5 facets and spawns parallel document-specialist Claude agents.

## Usage

```
/oh-my-claudecode:external-context <topic or question>
```

### Examples

```
/oh-my-claudecode:external-context What are the best practices for JWT token rotation in Node.js?
/oh-my-claudecode:external-context Compare Prisma vs Drizzle ORM for PostgreSQL
/oh-my-claudecode:external-context Latest React Server Components patterns and conventions
```

## Protocol

### Step 1: Facet Decomposition

Given a query, decompose into 2-5 independent search facets:

```markdown
## Search Decomposition

**Query:** <original query>

### Facet 1: <facet-name>
- **Search focus:** What to search for
- **Sources:** Official docs, GitHub, blogs, etc.

### Facet 2: <facet-name>
...
```

### Step 2: Parallel Agent Invocation

Fire independent facets in parallel via Task tool:

```
Task(subagent_type="oh-my-claudecode:document-specialist", model="sonnet", prompt="Search for: <facet 1 description>. Use WebSearch and WebFetch to find official documentation and examples. Cite all sources with URLs.")

Task(subagent_type="oh-my-claudecode:document-specialist", model="sonnet", prompt="Search for: <facet 2 description>. Use WebSearch and WebFetch to find official documentation and examples. Cite all sources with URLs.")
```

Maximum 5 parallel document-specialist agents.

### Step 3: Synthesis Output Format

Present synthesized results in this format:

```markdown
## External Context: <query>

### Key Findings
1. **<finding>** - Source: [title](url)
2. **<finding>** - Source: [title](url)

### Detailed Results

#### Facet 1: <name>
<aggregated findings with citations>

#### Facet 2: <name>
<aggregated findings with citations>

### Sources
- [Source 1](url)
- [Source 2](url)
```

## Configuration

- Maximum 5 parallel document-specialist agents
- No magic keyword trigger - explicit invocation only