How do I trigger the Active Folder skill?

You can use natural language phrases like 'where am i', 'show folder', or simply type 'pwd' during your Claude session.

Does this skill support languages other than English?

Yes, it includes built-in triggers for French, such as 'dossier courant' and 'répertoire actuel'.

Does it work on all operating systems?

It uses the standard 'pwd' command, which is compatible with Unix-based systems and most terminal emulators.

What is the primary benefit of this skill?

It provides quick situational awareness, ensuring you and Claude are synchronized on the current directory context before running commands.

Active Folder Locator

Name: Active Folder Locator
Author: theflysurfer

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Productivity & Workflow

Identifies and displays the current working directory within the terminal environment to maintain navigation context.

About

The Active Folder Locator skill enables Claude to quickly retrieve and report the current working directory using the standard pwd command. This utility is essential for developers managing complex project structures or performing file operations, providing immediate situational awareness. By bridging the gap between natural language requests and shell path reporting, it ensures that users always know exactly where their commands are being executed, reducing errors in multi-directory workflows.

Key Features

Multi-language support for English and French triggers
Standardized pwd command execution
Instant reporting of the full terminal path
Zero-configuration infrastructure utility
1 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with Claude's shell environment

Use Cases

Navigating deeply nested project directories via natural language
Providing context for Claude when troubleshooting path-related issues
Verifying the current location before executing file-altering scripts

About

Key Features

Multi-language support for English and French triggers
Standardized pwd command execution
Instant reporting of the full terminal path
Zero-configuration infrastructure utility
1 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with Claude's shell environment

Use Cases

Navigating deeply nested project directories via natural language
Providing context for Claude when troubleshooting path-related issues
Verifying the current location before executing file-altering scripts