File reading skills. Activate when the user needs to read file content, view files, and cat files. Supports reading text files, configuration files, code files, etc.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install file-readerOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install file-readerβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/file-reader/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
πDocuments & NotesPlatforms
What File Reader can do for your AI workflow
File reading skills directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 1,256+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing File Reader
Help me get started with File Reader
Explains what File Reader does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use File Reader to file reading skills
Invokes File Reader with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with File Reader in my documents & notes workflow?
Lists the top use cases for File Reader, with example commands for each scenario
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File Reader extends your AI assistant with the ability to file reading skills. Activate when the user needs to read file content, view files, and cat files. Supports reading text files, configuration files, code files, etc. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using File Reader as its underlying capability.
File Reader works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install File Reader once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
File Reader installs like any other MCP skill: drop the folder into `~/.claude/skills/file-reader/` for global access, or `.claude/skills/file-reader/` to keep it scoped to one project. After a quick restart of Claude, you can trigger it explicitly with `/file-reader`, or let the AI decide when it's the right tool for your request.
File Reader has been installed 1,256 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Documents & Notes category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/file-reader/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/file-reader/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /file-reader or let the AI discover it automatically.
File Reader supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
File Reader is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
File reading skills. Activate when the user needs to read file content, view files, and cat files. Supports reading text files, configuration files, code files, etc.
Automate my documents & notes tasks using File Reader
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up File Reader to handle them automatically
File Reader is categorized under Documents & Notes. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.
Fast file-name and content search using `fd` and `rg` (ripgrep).