user-files_skill

Overview

This skill lets me search and read your uploaded files stored under /files/. I can semantically search PDFs, markdown, text, Word docs, and images, then open and summarize or extract content. Use it to quickly locate information across your documents without manual browsing.

How this skill works

I use the files tool to perform semantic searches across the /files/ folder, list folder contents, and open specific files for reading. Search returns results with metadata (including mime_type) so I can choose the best files to read. For images I provide descriptions based on available metadata and file context rather than pixel-level inspection.

When to use it

• You need a quick summary of a long PDF or Word document.
• You want to find notes or references across many files by topic.
• You need to list or inspect files in a specific folder.
• You want extraction of specific facts, dates, or figures from documents.
• You need descriptions or context for uploaded images.

Best practices

• Start by running a semantic search for the topic to narrow results before reading full files.
• Check the mime_type in results to prioritize readable formats (text, markdown, PDF).
• If multiple files match, ask for summaries or comparisons to save time.
• Provide folder paths when you want me to restrict the scope (e.g., a subfolder).
• Tell me the specific questions or the exact data you want extracted to get focused answers.

Example use cases

• "Summarize any slides or PDFs mentioning quarterly revenue." — search for “quarterly revenue” and read matching files.
• "List all files in /files/projectX/ so I can pick which to review." — list folder contents.
• "Extract action items from meeting notes in my uploaded markdown files." — search and read matching notes.
• "Compare two proposal documents and highlight key differences." — read both files and summarize contrasts.
• "Describe what’s in the uploaded images folder and identify likely screenshots vs photos." — list and describe image files by metadata and context.