# Get File Info

> Retrieve detailed metadata about a file or directory. Returns comprehensive information including size, creation time, last modified time, permissions, and type. This tool is perfect for understanding file characteristics without reading the actual content. Only works within allowed directories.

- Skill: `xiaobai1017/get-file-info` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add xiaobai1017/get-file-info`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/xiaobai1017/get-file-info/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: xiaobai1017 (https://skillmd.com/u/xiaobai1017)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/xiaobai1017/get-file-info

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# Get File Info

Retrieve detailed metadata about a file or directory. Returns comprehensive information including size, creation time, last modified time, permissions, and type. This tool is perfect for understanding file characteristics without reading the actual content. Only works within allowed directories.

## Purpose

This skill provides access to the MCP tool `get_file_info`. It allows you to retrieve detailed metadata about a file or directory. returns comprehensive information including size, creation time, last modified time, permissions, and type. this tool is perfect for understanding file characteristics without reading the actual content. only works within allowed directories..

## Parameters

The tool accepts the following parameters:

### `path`
**Required**
- **Type**: `string`
- **Description**: No description provided


## Usage Instructions

To use this tool:

1. **Prepare the parameters** according to the schema above
2. **Invoke the MCP tool** `get_file_info` with the prepared parameters
3. **Process the result** returned by the tool

## Example

```json
{
  "path": "example_value"
}
```

## Expected Output

The tool returns data with the following structure:

- **content** (`string`): No description provided


## Notes

- This skill requires an active MCP connection to the server providing the `get_file_info` tool
- Ensure the MCP server is properly configured and running before attempting to use this tool
- Review the parameter requirements carefully to avoid errors