update-text-file
Installation
SKILL.md
Update Text File
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
file_path |
Yes | Path to the text file to update | ~/Downloads/poem.txt |
update_type |
No | Type of update: 'add' (append content), 'expand' (add to existing), 'replace' (full rewrite), or 'edit' (modify specific sections) | expand |
new_content |
Yes | The new or additional content to write to the file | With wisdom guiding every choice... |
Procedure
- Locate the target file using
findcommand with common text file extensions (.txt, .md, .doc, etc.) or search by filename pattern - Display current file contents using
catto understand what needs to be updated - Ask user for clarification on desired changes if not explicitly provided (use
ask_user) - Write updated content to the file using
cat > {{FILE_PATH}} << 'EOF'syntax, preserving the original file location - Verify the update by displaying the new file contents with
cat {{FILE_PATH}} - Confirm successful update to the user with a summary of changes made