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filesystem

Advanced filesystem operations - listing, searching, batch processing, and directory analysis for Clawdbot

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill filesystem
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads filesystem automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

📁 Filesystem Management

Advanced filesystem operations for AI agents. Comprehensive file and directory operations with intelligent filtering, searching, and batch processing capabilities.

Features

📋 Smart File Listing

  • Advanced Filtering - Filter by file types, patterns, size, and date
  • Recursive Traversal - Deep directory scanning with depth control
  • Rich Formatting - Table, tree, and JSON output formats
  • Sort Options - By name, size, date, or type

🔍 Powerful Search

  • Pattern Matching - Glob patterns and regex support
  • Content Search - Full-text search within files
  • Multi-criteria - Combine filename and content searches
  • Context Display - Show matching lines with context

🔄 Batch Operations

  • Safe Copying - Pattern-based file copying with validation
  • Dry Run Mode - Preview operations before execution
  • Progress Tracking - Real-time operation progress
  • Error Handling - Graceful failure recovery

🌳 Directory Analysis

  • Tree Visualization - ASCII tree structure display
  • Statistics - File counts, size distribution, type analysis
  • Space Analysis - Identify large files and directories
  • Performance Metrics - Operation timing and optimization

Quick Start

# List files with filtering
filesystem list --path ./src --recursive --filter "*.js"

# Search for content
filesystem search --pattern "TODO" --path ./src --content

# Batch copy with safety
filesystem copy --pattern "*.log" --to ./backup/ --dry-run

# Show directory tree
filesystem tree --path ./ --depth 3

# Analyze directory structure
filesystem analyze --path ./logs --stats

Command Reference

filesystem list

Advanced file and directory listing with filtering options.

Options:

  • --path, -p <dir> - Target directory (default: current)
  • --recursive, -r - Include subdirectories
  • --filter, -f <pattern> - Filter files by pattern
  • --details, -d - Show detailed information
  • --sort, -s <field> - Sort by name|size|date
  • --format <type> - Output format: table|json|list

filesystem search

Search files by name patterns or content.

Options:

  • --pattern <pattern> - Search pattern (glob or regex)
  • --path, -p <dir> - Search directory
  • --content, -c - Search file contents
  • --context <lines> - Show context lines
  • --include <pattern> - Include file patterns
  • --exclude <pattern> - Exclude file patterns

filesystem copy

Batch copy files with pattern matching and safety checks.

Options:

  • --pattern <glob> - Source file pattern
  • --to <dir> - Destination directory
  • --dry-run - Preview without executing
  • --overwrite - Allow file overwrites
  • --preserve - Preserve timestamps and permissions

filesystem tree

Display directory structure as a tree.

Options:

  • --path, -p <dir> - Root directory
  • --depth, -d <num> - Maximum depth
  • --dirs-only - Show directories only
  • --size - Include file sizes
  • --no-color - Disable colored output

filesystem analyze

Analyze directory structure and generate statistics.

Options:

  • --path, -p <dir> - Target directory
  • --stats - Show detailed statistics
  • --types - Analyze file types
  • --sizes - Show size distribution
  • --largest <num> - Show N largest files

Installation

# Clone or install the skill
cd ~/.clawdbot/skills
git clone <filesystem-skill-repo>

# Or install via ClawdHub
clawdhub install filesystem

# Make executable
chmod +x filesystem/filesystem

Configuration

Customize behavior via config.json:

{
  "defaultPath": "./",
  "maxDepth": 10,
  "defaultFilters": ["*"],
  "excludePatterns": ["node_modules", ".git", ".DS_Store"],
  "outputFormat": "table",
  "dateFormat": "YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss",
  "sizeFormat": "human",
  "colorOutput": true
}

Examples

Development Workflow

# Find all JavaScript files in src
filesystem list --path ./src --recursive --filter "*.js" --details

# Search for TODO comments
filesystem search --pattern "TODO|FIXME" --path ./src --content --context 2

# Copy all logs to backup
filesystem copy --pattern "*.log" --to ./backup/logs/ --preserve

# Analyze project structure
filesystem tree --path ./ --depth 2 --size

System Administration

# Find large files
filesystem analyze --path /var/log --sizes --largest 10

# List recent files
filesystem list --path /tmp --sort date --details

# Clean old temp files
filesystem list --path /tmp --filter "*.tmp" --older-than 7d

Safety Features

  • Path Validation - Prevents directory traversal attacks
  • Permission Checks - Verifies read/write access before operations
  • Dry Run Mode - Preview destructive operations
  • Backup Prompts - Suggests backups before overwrites
  • Error Recovery - Graceful handling of permission errors

Integration

Works seamlessly with other Clawdbot tools:

  • Security Skill - Validates all filesystem operations
  • Git Operations - Respects .gitignore patterns
  • Backup Tools - Integrates with backup workflows
  • Log Analysis - Perfect for log file management

Updates & Community

Stay informed about the latest Clawdbot skills and filesystem tools:

  • 🐦 Follow @LexpertAI on X for skill updates and releases
  • 🛠️ New filesystem features and enhancements
  • 📋 Best practices for file management automation
  • 💡 Tips and tricks for productivity workflows

Get early access to new skills and improvements by following @LexpertAI for:

  • Skill announcements and new releases
  • Performance optimizations and feature updates
  • Integration examples and workflow automation
  • Community discussions on productivity tools

License

MIT License - Free for personal and commercial use.


Remember: Great filesystem management starts with the right tools. This skill provides comprehensive operations while maintaining safety and performance.

FAQ

What does the filesystem skill do?

Advanced filesystem operations - listing, searching, batch processing, and directory analysis for Clawdbot

How do I install filesystem?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill filesystem in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/filesystem/ (personal) or .claude/skills/filesystem/ (project).

Which AI agents can use filesystem?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is filesystem safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains filesystem?

It is published by sundial-org in sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills. It has 290 recorded installs.

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