# File Operations

> File Operations Capability

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

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# File Operations Capability

## When to Use

Use this capability for reading, searching, validating, organizing, creating, editing, copying, or comparing workspace files.

## Preferred Implementation

- Use shell, filesystem APIs, structured parsers, or safe patch workflows.
- Use script-based operations for repeatable bulk changes.
- Use Computer Use only for desktop file manager tasks that cannot be done safely with filesystem tools.

## Inputs

- Workspace path.
- File patterns.
- Allowed operations.
- Expected changes.
- Safety constraints.

## Outputs

- File Operation Report.
- Files read or changed.
- Validation notes.
- Errors or skipped files.
- Follow-up actions.

## Security and Ethics

- Never delete, overwrite, or move files destructively without clear approval.
- Do not expose secrets discovered in files.
- Treat `.env`, keys, credentials, and customer data as sensitive.