# Safe File Reader

> Read files without making changes. Use when you need read-only file access.

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

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# Safe File Reader

This Skill provides read-only file access.

## Instructions

1. Use Read to view file contents
2. Use Grep to search within files
3. Use Glob to find files by pattern