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Anthropic / Claude Code — Read

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Reads a file from the local filesystem. You can access any file directly by using this tool. Assume this tool is able to read all files on the machine. If the User provides a path to a file assume that path is valid. It is okay to read a file that does not exist; an error will be returned. Usage: - The file_path parameter must be an absolute path, not a relative path - By default, it reads up to 2000 lines starting from the beginning of the file - You can optionally specify a line offset and li

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Overview

Anthropic / Claude Code — Read is a free tool on OpenRuna. Reads a file from the local filesystem. You can access any file directly by using this tool. Assume this tool is able to read all files on the machine. If the User provides a path

What this tool does

Looking for a dependable tool? "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read" gives you a tested starting point instead of a blank prompt box. Reads a file from the local filesystem. You can access any file directly by using this tool. Assume this tool is able to read all files on the machine. If the User provides a path to a file assume that path is valid. It is okay to read a file that does not exist; an error will be returned. Usage: - The file_path parameter must be an absolute path, not a relative path - By default, it reads up to 2000 lines starting from the beginning of the file - You can optionally specify a line offset and li OpenRuna cross-links it to related prompts, agents, and tools, which makes assembling a full workflow around it straightforward. Open a new conversation and paste it in, wire it into an agent, or keep it in your team's prompt library.

Use cases

  • Fork it as a baseline and layer in your own project context, constraints, and examples.
  • Keep it in a shared library as the canonical version of this tool for your organisation.
  • Use "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read" when you need a repeatable tool for professional work without rewriting instructions every time.
  • Hand "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read" to a new teammate so their tool output matches your team's quality bar from day one.

Example output

Ask the model to apply "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read" to your scenario and it returns a structured answer — clear sections, actionable steps, and assumptions stated upfront — ready to paste into docs, tickets, or code comments. Expect 2–3 iterations to dial in tone and depth for your context.

Tips by platform

Claude

With Claude, drop this tool into Project knowledge so every chat in the project inherits it. Ask Claude to restate the goal first, then run — it catches edge cases early.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a fresh chat and paste this tool verbatim, then follow up with "apply this to [your context]." Pick a current GPT model for coding or reasoning tasks.

Cursor

Add this tool to your Cursor rules and invoke it from Agent mode for repeatable results. Link back to its OpenRuna page in the rule so the source stays discoverable.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read"?
It is a tool listed on OpenRuna — Reads a file from the local filesystem. You can access any file directly by using this tool. Assume this tool is able to read all files on the machine. If the User provides a path to a file assume that path is valid. It is okay to read a file that does not exist; an error will be returned. Usage: - The file_path parameter must be an absolute path, not a relative path - By default, it reads up to 2000 lines starting from the beginning of the file - You can optionally specify a line offset and li You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or any other AI assistant.
Is "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read" free to use?
Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license shown on this page before commercial use; premium collections are clearly marked as such.
How do I get the best results from this tool?
Replace any placeholders, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm its assumptions first. Iterate over 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Does "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read" work with both Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes — it is model-agnostic text, so it runs on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cursor. The tips on this page cover each of those assistants specifically.
Where can I find resources related to "Anthropic / Claude Code — Read"?
Scroll to the Related resources section on this page, or open the matching category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in the same topic area.

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