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file-ops

Locate, read, and analyze files across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

55|4|Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#permissions#search#metadata#diff#filesystem#grep#checksum
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bug-ops/zeph --skill file-ops-bug-ops
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: file-ops
Source: https://github.com/bug-ops/zeph/tree/main/.zeph/skills/file-ops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bug-ops/zeph --skill file-ops-bug-ops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

File system operations across major OS platforms to locate, inspect, compare, and audit files with reliable, repeatable commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List directory contents and show metadata (permissions, size, timestamps) for quick context.
  • Find files by exact name, extension, or glob patterns across large trees.
  • Search text inside files using robust pattern matching and provide contextual results.
  • Read file contents and summarize basic metadata like type, encoding, and line counts.
  • Compare files with diff, and inspect changes between versions or outputs.
  • Audit permissions, ownership, and compute checksums to verify integrity.

Quick Start

Ask the system to locate a file like README.md in the current project and display its contents and basic metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about file-ops

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for files by name or glob pattern across a large directory tree?▼

You can search for files by exact name, extension, or glob pattern across large directory trees using cross-platform file operations that return structured results for downstream tooling.

What is the best way to search text inside files across different operating systems?▼

Searching text inside files uses robust pattern matching to provide contextual results, implementing platform-aware command references for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

How do I audit file permissions and compute checksums to verify integrity?▼

You can audit permissions, ownership, and compute checksums to verify integrity using cross-platform commands that work across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Can I list directory contents and show metadata like permissions and timestamps on Windows?▼

Yes, you can list directory contents and show metadata such as permissions, size, and timestamps for quick context, with full cross-platform compatibility on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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