# Read Multiple Files

> read-multiple-files

- Skill: `claudiawong522/read-multiple-files` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add claudiawong522/read-multiple-files`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/claudiawong522/read-multiple-files/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/read-multiple-files

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# read-multiple-files

Read multiple files sequentially to gather information from your codebase.

# Read Multiple Files

This skill reads multiple files in sequence to understand the structure, content, and relationships across different parts of your project.

## When to use this skill

- **Understanding project structure** - Read configuration files, package.json, and key source files
- **Analyzing code dependencies** - Read related modules or files that depend on each other
- **Reviewing documentation** - Read README, guides, and specification files
- **Auditing codebase** - Read critical files to ensure consistency or identify issues

## How it works

1. Identify the files you need to read (typically 2-4 files)
2. Start with context-setting files (config, README, or entry points)
3. Read related files in dependency order
4. Use the information gathered to understand the complete picture

## Tips

- **Read in order of importance** - Start with high-level files (README, config) before diving into code
- **Read related files together** - When files reference each other, read them in sequence to maintain context
- **Check file types** - This works well with configuration files, markdown documentation, source code, and manifests
- **Build context progressively** - Each read adds context for understanding subsequent files

## Example workflow

```
Read package.json (understand project metadata)
→ Read .env.example (see required configuration)
→ Read src/index.ts (understand entry point)
→ Read src/config.ts (understand configuration handling)
```