github/read-file

Read a file's raw content and write a dated report to the Inbox.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/f-campana/bifrost --skill github-read-file
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github/read-file
Source: https://github.com/f-campana/bifrost/tree/main/skills/github/github-read-file
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/f-campana/bifrost --skill github-read-file

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reads the exact on-disk content of a single file in the sanctum-bifrost workspace and generates a structured, verbatim report for verification and auditing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read exact file contents without modifying the source file.
  • Count lines and capture the first non-empty line as a title reference for quick identification.
  • Write a structured report to sanctum/00 Inbox/github-read-file-[YYYY-MM-DD].md for review and archival.

Quick Start

Use the github/read-file skill to read a specific file in the sanctum-bifrost workspace and generate a verbatim report.

Frequently Asked Questions about github/read-file

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I read a repository file and generate a verbatim report for verification?

To read a repository file and generate a verbatim report, specify a file path relative to the sanctum-bifrost root. The skill captures the raw content, counts the lines, and writes a structured markdown report to the sanctum inbox without modifying the original source file.

Can I read multiple files at once from the sanctum-bifrost workspace?

No, you cannot read multiple files at once because the skill is designed for single-file operations only. It reads one specific file path relative to the sanctum-bifrost root and processes its content individually to ensure accurate verbatim reporting.

Does the github read-file skill modify the original source file during processing?

No, the github read-file skill does not modify the original source file. It strictly reads the raw on-disk content to preserve the exact text, generating a separate structured report file in the sanctum inbox for your auditing and review purposes.

How does the generated report identify the file content it captures?

The generated report identifies the file content by extracting the first non-empty line from the raw text to use as a title reference. This allows for quick file identification alongside the verbatim content and total line count within the output markdown report.

What is the best way to audit exact file contents without altering the source repository?

The best way to audit exact file contents without altering the source repository is to use a read-only file processing skill. This approach captures the raw on-disk text, counts the lines, and outputs a verbatim markdown report to an inbox directory for archival.

Where does the verbatim file report get saved after processing a repository file?

The verbatim file report gets saved directly to the sanctum/00 Inbox directory. The output markdown file is automatically named github-read-file-[YYYY-MM-DD].md, ensuring your file verification reports are chronologically organized and archived in a consistent location.