File Compress
Compresses files to reduce their size, saving storage space and speeding up transfers – a handy utility for efficient data management.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add file-compress npx -- -y @trustedskills/file-compress
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-compress": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/file-compress"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to compress files, reducing their size. It supports common compression formats and can be used to archive data or prepare files for efficient transfer. The skill aims to streamline file management tasks within agent workflows by minimizing storage space and bandwidth usage.
When to use it
- Compressing large datasets before uploading them to a cloud service.
- Reducing the size of image files for sharing on social media platforms.
- Archiving old project files into smaller, more manageable zip archives.
- Preparing files for email attachments that have size limitations.
Key capabilities
- File compression using common formats (specific formats not listed).
- Archive creation (e.g., ZIP files).
- Support for various file types.
Example prompts
- "Compress this image: [image URL]"
- "Create a zip archive of these files: [file list]"
- "Reduce the size of this document: [document name]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the compressibility of the input file; some file types (like already compressed images) may not see significant reduction in size. Ensure you have appropriate permissions to access and modify files.
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