How do I perform actions on the files I find?

You can use the -x flag to execute a command for every search result individually, or the -X flag to pass all results as arguments to a single command in a batch.

Does this skill support searching within hidden directories?

Yes, you can use the -H flag to include hidden files and directories, or use the -u (unrestricted) flag to search everything regardless of hidden or ignored status.

Can I use regex to find files with this skill?

Absolutely. fd treats search patterns as regular expressions by default, allowing for complex matching like finding files that start with specific prefixes or have certain naming conventions.

What makes fd better than the standard find command?

fd is written in Rust and features parallel execution, making it significantly faster. It also uses a more intuitive syntax and respects your .gitignore rules by default.

fd File Finding

Name: fd File Finding
Author: laurigates

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Developer Tools

Accelerates file discovery and batch processing using the high-performance fd CLI with automatic gitignore awareness.

The fd File Finding skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge to navigate complex file systems using the Rust-based fd utility. It enables lightning-fast directory traversal, smart case-insensitive searches, and advanced filtering by file size, modification time, or type. This skill is particularly valuable for developers working in large repositories or monorepos where standard search tools are too slow, providing a streamlined way to locate source files, manage configuration, and execute batch operations on specific file sets.

Key Features

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02Advanced filtering by extension, size, and modification date

03High-speed parallel execution for rapid file discovery

04Support for regular expressions and glob pattern matching

05Automatic respect for .gitignore and hidden file patterns

06Integrated batch execution for running commands on search results

Use Cases

01Filtering and processing specific source code files for refactoring or analysis

02Locating project root directories by identifying marker files like package.json or Cargo.toml

03Mass cleanup of build artifacts, logs, or temporary files across nested directories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add laurigates/claude-plugins fd-file-finding

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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