# Read Temp File

> Reads the content of a file located in the temporary directory (temp/) which is otherwise ignored by git.

- Skill: `blockscout/read-temp-file` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add blockscout/read-temp-file`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/blockscout/read-temp-file/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: blockscout (https://skillmd.com/u/blockscout)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/blockscout/read-temp-file

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# Read Temp File Skill

This skill allows you to safely read files from the project's temporary directory `temp/`, bypassing standard git-ignore restrictions.

## Instructions

When you need to read a file from the `temp/` directory (e.g., to verify the content of a generated issue description):

1.  **Do NOT use the `read_file` tool.** It will fail for ignored files.
2.  Instead, use the `run_shell_command` tool to execute the helper script.
3.  Command format: `python3 .gemini/skills/read-temp-file/scripts/read_temp_file.py <file_path>`

### Example

To read `temp/gh_issues/issue_description.md`:

```bash
python3 .gemini/skills/read-temp-file/scripts/read_temp_file.py temp/gh_issues/issue_description.md
```

### Constraints
*   The file **must** be inside the `temp/` directory.
*   The file **must not** be binary.
*   The file **must not** exceed 2000 lines.