# Multi File Read

> multi-file-read

- Skill: `claudiawong522/multi-file-read` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add claudiawong522/multi-file-read`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/claudiawong522/multi-file-read/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: claudiawong522 (https://skillmd.com/u/claudiawong522)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/claudiawong522/multi-file-read

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# multi-file-read

Read multiple files sequentially to gather information from related sources.

# Multi-File Read

This skill reads multiple files in sequence, useful when you need to examine related files to understand a codebase, project structure, or gather information across several sources.

## When to Use
- Examining multiple related configuration files
- Reviewing code across several modules or components
- Gathering context from documentation, source files, and settings
- Comparing implementations across different files
- Building a complete picture of a project by reading key files

## Steps
1. Identify the files you need to read
2. Read the first file to understand its content and structure
3. Read the second file, building on context from the first
4. Read the third file to gather additional related information
5. Read the fourth file to complete your information gathering
6. Synthesize the information across all files to identify patterns, dependencies, or issues

## Tips
- Start with foundational files (like package.json, README, or main entry points) before reading dependent files
- Take notes on key findings from each file to help with synthesis
- Look for cross-file references and dependencies
- If files are very large, ask Claude to focus on specific sections
- Use the pattern repeatedly if you need to read more than four files