Can I limit the number of files read to avoid token limits?

Yes, you can use the max_files parameter (defaults to 5) and the context_lines parameter to control exactly how much data is retrieved at once.

How much faster is grep-and-read compared to standard commands?

It typically reduces exploration time by 50-70% and saves between 4,000 to 8,000 tokens per operation by eliminating sequential round-trips between the AI and the tools.

Does this skill support regex and file filtering?

Yes, it supports standard regex patterns for searching and allows you to use glob patterns to filter search results by file type or directory.

What happens if a search pattern matches too many files?

The skill reports the total number of matches found, reads only the top results up to your specified limit, and provides suggestions on how to refine your search pattern.

Grep and Read

Name: Grep and Read
Author: cowwoc

bycowwoc

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生产力与工作流

Accelerates codebase exploration by finding and reading multiple matching files in a single coordinated operation.

The Grep and Read skill optimizes developer workflows within Claude Code by combining pattern searching and file reading into a single efficient round-trip. By eliminating the need for sequential grep commands followed by multiple individual file reads, it reduces exploration time by up to 70% and significantly lowers token consumption. It is the ideal utility for developers who need to quickly understand implementation patterns, debug cross-file issues, or perform comprehensive documentation research without the overhead of manual file-by-file inspection.

主要功能

01Smart handling of large matches and file truncations

02Reduces API round-trips by up to 75% for common exploration tasks

03Consolidated reporting with performance and token savings metrics

04Single-operation pattern search and multi-file retrieval

05Configurable file limits, context lines, and glob filtering

0656 GitHub stars

使用场景

01Exploring a new codebase to understand how specific features are implemented across multiple files

02Analyzing test coverage by retrieving all test files related to a specific class or module

03Investigating bugs by finding and reading all files that reference a specific error or exception

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cowwoc/cat grep-and-read

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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