load-context

Read files from paths and summarize loaded contents with line counts.

Updated Mar 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pontusc/.dotfiles --skill load-context-pontusc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: load-context
Source: https://github.com/pontusc/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/load-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pontusc/.dotfiles --skill load-context-pontusc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Load one or more files from any path and pull their contents into the conversation for reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read individual files and load their full contents.
  • Traverse directories to identify README or documentation files to include.
  • Expand glob patterns and tilde notation to collect matching files, then summarize.

Quick Start

Provide one or more paths to load; the tool will read each file, explore directories for README or docs, expand globs, and summarize the results.

Frequently Asked Questions about load-context

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load file contents into my conversation context for reference?

Yes, you can load multiple files at once by using glob patterns with tilde expansion. The tool expands these patterns to collect matching files and outputs an organized summary of what was loaded.

How do I read documentation files when traversing a directory?

To read documentation files, provide a directory path. The tool traverses the directory structure to automatically identify and load README or documentation files into the conversation.

Does the file loading tool provide a summary of the files it reads?

Yes, the file loading tool outputs a brief, organized summary that includes the file names and line counts of all documents successfully loaded into the conversation context.

Can I use glob patterns to match and read multiple files?

Yes, you can load multiple files at once by using glob patterns with tilde expansion. The tool expands these patterns to collect matching files and outputs an organized summary of what was loaded.

What is the best way to bring full file contents into my chat context?

The best way to bring file contents into your chat is to provide the exact file paths. The tool reads each file and loads the full contents directly into the conversation for immediate reference.