Module 13: Working with Files | Criticalyx AI Hub

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🎯 Learning Objectives Objektif Pembelajaran

Read Files — View contents of text files and documents using the read tool.

Write Files — Create new files or overwrite existing files using the write tool.

Edit Files — Make targeted changes to existing files with the edit tool.

Organize Safely — Move, rename, and delete files safely using trash instead of rm.

📚 Theory Teori

What OpenClaw Can Do with Files

OpenClaw can read, write, and edit files on your computer (with permission). This transforms it from a chat bot into a file management assistant.

1. Read Files1. Baca Fail

View contents of text files (.txt, .md, .json, .js, etc.)
Extract information from documentsEkstrak maklumat dari dokumen
Analyze code filesAnalisis fail kod

2. Write Files2. Tulis Fail

Create new files with specified content
Save research notes, summaries, code snippets
Generate reportsJana laporan

3. Edit Files3. Sunting Fail

Make targeted changes to existing files
Fix bugs in codeBaiki pepijat dalam kod
Update configuration filesKemaskini fail konfigurasi

4. Organize Files4. Atur Fail

Move files between foldersPindah fail antara folder
Rename files in bulkNamakan semula fail secara pukal
Create folder structuresCipta struktur folder

⚠️ Safety First!⚠️ Keselamatan Dahulu!

Danger Zone: Using rm (delete) is permanent on most systems. There's no "Recycle Bin."

Safe Zone: Using trash moves files to Recycle Bin/Trash. You can recover them!

File Operation ToolsAlatan Operasi Fail

OpenClaw uses these tools (you don't need to type these, JiXe uses them):

1. `read`

Read contents of a file.Baca kandungan fail.

Tool: read
Path: "C:\Users\User\notes.txt"
→ Returns file contents

2. `write`

Create a new file or overwrite existing.

Tool: write
Path: "C:\Users\User\new-file.txt"
Content: "Hello World!"
→ Creates file with that content

3. `edit`

Make targeted changes to a file.Buat perubahan sasaran pada fail.

Tool: edit
Path: "C:\Users\User\file.txt"
Old text: "Hello"
New text: "Hi"
→ Changes "Hello" to "Hi" in the file

Real-World ExamplesContoh Dunia Nyata

Example 1: Reading a Config File
You: "Read my openclaw.json config." JiXe: uses read tool → shows the file contents in chat.

Example 2: Creating a Note
You: "Create a file called 'ideas.txt' with my project ideas." JiXe: uses write tool → "Done! Created ideas.txt."

Example 3: Fixing a Typo
You: "In TOOLS.md, change 'Brevo' to 'SendBlue'." JiXe: uses edit tool → "Fixed! Changed 'Brevo' to 'SendBlue'."

Example 4: Safe Deletion
You: "Delete old-notes.txt." JiXe: uses trash tool → "Moved old-notes.txt to Recycle Bin."

🔒 Git Safety Rules (Important!)

If you're working with code:

ALWAYS check pwd (print working directory) before git operations
NEVER run git reset --hard without confirming directory
Use git status to see what's changed before committing

True story: On April 5, 2026, JiXe accidentally deleted the entire workspace with git reset --hard. Never again!

Cerita sebenar: Pada 5 April 2026, JiXe terkirim memadam keseluruhan workspace dengan git reset --hard. Jangan ulangi!

Key TakeawayAmalan Utama

File operations make OpenClaw powerful — but with great power comes great responsibility. trash > rm, always verify paths, and be careful with git!

🧪 Hands-On Exercise Latihan Amali

Practice file operations safely in a simulated environment.

Step 1: Read a FileLangkah 1: Baca Fail

You: "Read the file TOOLS.md and tell me what API keys are stored."

JiXe: uses read tool → "I found these API keys in TOOLS.md: Brevo, Gemini, Groq (expired), Brave Search..."

Step 2: Create a New FileLangkah 2: Cipta Fail Baharu

You: "Create a file called 'my-ideas.txt' with content: 'Idea 1: Build an AI course. Idea 2: Learn coding.'"

JiXe: uses write tool → "Created my-ideas.txt with your ideas!"

Step 3: Edit the FileLangkah 3: Sunting Fail

You: "Add 'Idea 3: Start a YouTube channel' to my-ideas.txt."

JiXe: reads file, then uses write tool to append → "Added Idea 3 to the file!"

Step 4: Safe DeletionLangkah 4: Pemadaman Selamat

You: "Delete the file 'old-draft.txt'."

JiXe: uses trash tool → "Moved old-draft.txt to Recycle Bin. You can recover it if needed."

Step 5: Git Safety CheckLangkah 5: Semak Keselamatan Git

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OpenClaw was born

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Christmas came early

Working with Files Bekerja dengan Fail

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🎯 Learning Objectives Objektif Pembelajaran

📚 Theory Teori

What OpenClaw Can Do with FilesApa yang Boleh Dilakukan OpenClaw dengan Fail

1. Read Files1. Baca Fail

2. Write Files2. Tulis Fail

3. Edit Files3. Sunting Fail

4. Organize Files4. Atur Fail

⚠️ Safety First!⚠️ Keselamatan Dahulu!

File Operation ToolsAlatan Operasi Fail

1. read

2. write

3. edit

Real-World ExamplesContoh Dunia Nyata

🔒 Git Safety Rules (Important!)🔒 Peraturan Keselamatan Git (Penting!)

Key TakeawayAmalan Utama

🧪 Hands-On Exercise Latihan Amali

Step 1: Read a FileLangkah 1: Baca Fail

Step 2: Create a New FileLangkah 2: Cipta Fail Baharu

Step 3: Edit the FileLangkah 3: Sunting Fail

Step 4: Safe DeletionLangkah 4: Pemadaman Selamat

Step 5: Git Safety CheckLangkah 5: Semak Keselamatan Git

📝 Quiz: File Operations Mastery Kuiz: Penguasaan Operasi Fail

Q1: Which command is safer for deleting files?Q1: Arahan mana lebih selamat untuk memadam fail?

Q2: What does the read tool do?Q2: Apa yang dilakukan tool read?

Q3: What does the edit tool do?Q3: Apa yang dilakukan tool edit?

Q4: Before running git reset --hard, you should:Q4: Sebelum jalankan git reset --hard, anda harus:

Q5: What happened on April 5, 2026?Q5: Apa yang berlaku pada 5 April 2026?

What OpenClaw Can Do with Files

1. `read`

2. `write`

3. `edit`

🔒 Git Safety Rules (Important!)

Q1: Which command is safer for deleting files?

Q2: What does the `read` tool do?Q2: Apa yang dilakukan tool `read`?

Q3: What does the `edit` tool do?Q3: Apa yang dilakukan tool `edit`?

Q4: Before running `git reset --hard`, you should: