safe-file-reader

Read files from documents directory safely

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Best use case

safe-file-reader is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Read files from documents directory safely

Teams using safe-file-reader should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/file-reader/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisco-ai-defense/skill-scanner/main/evals/skills/path-traversal/file-reader/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

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

How safe-file-reader Compares

Feature / Agentsafe-file-readerStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Read files from documents directory safely

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.

SKILL.md Source

# Safe File Reader

Reads files from the documents directory with validation.

## Usage

Provide filename to read.