# Read External

> Read-only access to external repositories for cross-repo context. Use when you need to reference code, patterns, or documentation from other local repositories.

- Skill: `majiayu000/read-external` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/read-external`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/read-external/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/read-external

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# Cross-Repository Read Access

This skill provides constrained read-only access to external repositories configured in `additionalDirectories`.

## Available External Repos

External repositories are configured in `.claude/settings.json` under `additionalDirectories`. Check that file for the current list of available repos and their absolute paths.

| Repo | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| *unamentis-android* | Android Client for UnaMentis |

## Usage

Access is always active via `additionalDirectories` in settings.json. When you need external context, use the absolute path from the settings:

1. **Find files**: Use `Glob` with the repo's absolute path (e.g., `{repo_path}/**/*.kt`)
2. **Search content**: Use `Grep` with pattern in the repo's absolute path
3. **Read files**: Use `Read` with absolute path from settings

Check `.claude/settings.json` for the exact paths configured on this machine.

## Constraints

When this skill is explicitly invoked with `/read-external`:
- ONLY Read, Grep, Glob, and Task tools are available
- No modifications to external repos (Edit/Write blocked)
- Reference and adapt code, don't copy wholesale

## Adding New Repositories

See [TEMPLATE.md](TEMPLATE.md) for step-by-step instructions on adding new external repositories.