# Tool Description: Write (read existing file first)

> Tool description for Write in environments where existing files must be read before overwrite

- Skill: `lord1egypt/tool-description-write-read-existing-file-first` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lord1egypt/tool-description-write-read-existing-file-first`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lord1egypt/tool-description-write-read-existing-file-first/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: BSD-3-Clause license
- Author: Lord1Egypt (https://skillmd.com/u/lord1egypt)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lord1egypt/tool-description-write-read-existing-file-first

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Writes a file to the local filesystem, overwriting if one exists.

When to use: creating a new file, or fully replacing one you've already ${READ_TOOL_NAME}. Overwriting an existing file you haven't ${READ_TOOL_NAME} will fail. For partial changes, use ${EDIT_TOOL_NAME} instead.