Data Files
Access, list, and retrieve data from specified file paths within a defined workspace using this tool.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add data-files npx -- -y @trustedskills/data-files
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"data-files": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/data-files"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to and manipulation of data files. It allows AI agents to read, write, and manage files stored externally. This capability enables agents to work with datasets, configuration files, or any other file-based information needed for their tasks.
When to use it
- Data Analysis: An agent needs to process a CSV file containing sales data to identify trends.
- Configuration Management: An agent requires updating a configuration file based on user input.
- Report Generation: An agent must read data from multiple files and combine them into a final report document.
- Content Creation: An agent needs access to image assets stored in a directory for generating marketing materials.
Key capabilities
- File reading
- File writing
- File management (e.g., creating, deleting)
Example prompts
- "Read the contents of
sales_data.csv." - "Write 'new setting = true' to the end of
config.txt." - "List all files in the
/imagesdirectory."
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires appropriate file system permissions for the AI agent to function correctly. Ensure the agent has read and write access to the necessary directories or files.
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