Read multiple files matching a pattern in one atomic operation.
npx skills add https://github.com/cowwoc/styler --skill batch-read
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: batch-read Source: https://github.com/cowwoc/styler/tree/main/.claude/skills/batch-read Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cowwoc/styler --skill batch-read
Codebase exploration often requires reading multiple files that share a common pattern. The traditional method of searching, then reading each file individually, is slow and inefficient, consuming many LLM round-trips. This Skill streamlines the process into a single atomic operation.
--type java), and limits on the number of files (--max-files).FormattingRule is implemented across your Java codebase, use this Skill to find all relevant files and read their contents in one go, giving you a comprehensive overview without tedious manual steps.To find and read Java files containing "FormattingRule":
/workspace/main/.claude/scripts/batch-read.sh "FormattingRule"
--type java
--max-files 5
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Batch-read combines file discovery and reading into a single atomic operation. Instead of searching then opening files individually, it finds all matching files and outputs their contents together, reducing LLM round-trips from 1+N to 2-3 for three or more files.
Yes, batch-read supports file-type filtering with the `--type` flag (e.g., `--type java`), pattern matching on filenames or content, and a `--max-files` limit to control the volume of results returned.
Batch-read achieves 50-70% time savings by atomically discovering and reading files that match a pattern in one operation, eliminating the overhead of repeated searches and file opens across your repository.
Batch-read outputs combined file contents with line numbers, truncation indicators for oversized results, and size warnings so you know when output exceeds practical limits and can adjust filters or max-files accordingly.
Batch-read requires Bash tooling and works via command-line scripts. It outputs JSON metadata plus combined file contents, making it compatible with standard codebase exploration workflows.
Use batch-read when exploring patterns across multiple files—such as finding all implementations of a class, gathering test samples, or collecting documentation files—to compress many round-trips into a single efficient lookup.
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