# Local File Reader

> Use this tool when you need to quickly access and analyze the contents of local files without disrupting your workflow. It solves problems such as manually searching for files or switching between applications to view file text, by providing on-demand file reading capabilities. It takes file paths as input and outputs the file contents, making it ideal for tasks like previewing, copying, or analyzing file text in various contexts, including git workflows.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/guanqun-yang-mcp-server-read-file  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/guanqun-yang-mcp-server-read-file

## Description

Read the contents of local files on demand. Quickly preview, copy, or analyze file text without leaving your workflow. Save time by pulling exact file content when you need it.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** vm
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/guanqun-yang/mcp-server-read-file)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/guanqun-yang/mcp-server-read-file>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "guanqun-yang-mcp-server-read-file"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/guanqun-yang-mcp-server-read-file` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/guanqun-yang-mcp-server-read-file/pull`

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