user-file-ops

Summarize text files and compute line, word, and byte statistics.

322|45|Updated Dec 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Microck/ordinary-claude-skills --skill user-file-ops
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Skill: user-file-ops
Source: https://github.com/Microck/ordinary-claude-skills/tree/main/skills_all/user-file-ops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Microck/ordinary-claude-skills --skill user-file-ops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill performs simple operations on user-provided text files, including summarization and basic statistics, to save time and reduce manual reading.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Summarize text files to produce concise overviews
  • Compute basic statistics (lines, words, bytes)
  • Produce summary outputs under out/ for downstream consumption

Quick Start

Summarize a file located at work/inputs/example.txt and write the summary to out/example_summary.txt.

Frequently Asked Questions about user-file-ops

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly summarize a text file?

Text file summarization reduces large documents to concise overviews. This Skill reads files from work/inputs, generates a summary, and writes it to out/ with basic statistics including line count, word count, and byte size, plus a preview of the content.

Can I automate summarization of multiple text files?

Yes. Automation of file summarization is handled through the summarize_file.sh script, which processes text files and outputs summary files with corresponding *_summary.txt naming under out/, enabling batch workflows.

What statistics does file summarization provide?

File summarization produces three key metrics: line count, word count, and total bytes. These statistics are calculated alongside the summary content and preview, giving you quick insights into file size and structure.

How do I use file summaries downstream in a workflow?

Summary files written to out/ integrate with other skills and tools in your workflow. The *_summary.txt output format and exposed statistics enable downstream consumption for further analysis, reporting, or data processing steps.

Does this work with files produced by other skills?

Yes. The Skill processes text files located in work/inputs or generated by upstream skills, allowing integration into multi-step automation workflows where file outputs from one step feed into summarization.