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tree-reader

Read knowledge tree nodes, metadata, and ancestry from YAML and Markdown.

5|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#navigation#yaml#grep#read-only#tree#viewer#knowledge-tree
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zkysar1/Claude-Mind --skill tree-reader
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tree-reader
Source: https://github.com/zkysar1/Claude-Mind/tree/main/.claude/skills/tree-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zkysar1/Claude-Mind --skill tree-reader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Portable, read-only viewer for a knowledge tree that lets you explore nodes, relationships, and metadata without installing or running code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Portable, read-only knowledge tree viewer that relies only on built-in tools; no Python, no external dependencies.
  • View node metadata, read node content, search by keywords, and browse ancestry and children to understand tree structure.
  • Use Case: a project team can quickly inspect the knowledge tree to identify structure, gaps, or navigation paths.

Quick Start

Copy this directory to your Claude project under .claude/skills/tree-reader, set TREE_DIR to your knowledge tree location, and use the tree-reader commands to read, find, or browse the tree.

Frequently Asked Questions about tree-reader

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I browse a YAML knowledge tree without installing Python or external dependencies?▼

You can browse a YAML knowledge tree using built-in file access tools like read, grep, and glob to view nodes, metadata, and ancestry paths without installing Python or external dependencies.

How do I search for keywords across Markdown nodes in a knowledge tree?▼

You can search for keywords across Markdown nodes in a knowledge tree using built-in grep functionality to locate specific terms within the tree structure stored in YAML manifests and Markdown files.

What's the best way to view ancestry paths and children in a YAML knowledge tree?▼

The best way to view ancestry paths and children in a YAML knowledge tree is using read-only commands that resolve TREE_DIR from local-paths.conf or project config and browse tree structure without running scripts.

Does this read-only knowledge tree viewer work with local project deployments?▼

Yes, this read-only knowledge tree viewer works with both local and project deployments by resolving TREE_DIR from local-paths.conf or project config to access YAML manifests and Markdown nodes.

How do I set up a knowledge tree viewer in a Claude project?▼

To set up a knowledge tree viewer in a Claude project, copy the directory to .claude/skills/tree-reader, set TREE_DIR to your knowledge tree location, and use the tree-reader commands to read, find, or browse the tree.

Why does my knowledge tree navigation require no external scripts to read node metadata?▼

Knowledge tree navigation requires no external scripts because it relies entirely on built-in file access tools such as read, grep, and glob to access YAML manifests and Markdown nodes for metadata retrieval.

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