file-operations

name	file-operations
description	Guidance on reading, parsing, and processing various file formats (CSV, JSON, YAML) commonly used in legal and compliance tasks

File Operations Skill

This skill provides guidance on reading, parsing, and processing various file formats commonly used in legal and compliance tasks.

Available Sub-skills

CSV Processing

Techniques for reading, parsing, and analyzing CSV files. Useful for:

• Processing transaction records
• Analyzing compliance data
• Extracting structured information from tabular data

JSON/YAML Processing

Methods for parsing and manipulating JSON and YAML files. Useful for:

• Reading configuration files
• Processing structured data formats
• Extracting and transforming nested data

Data Transformation

Strategies for converting between file formats and transforming data structures. Useful for:

• Converting between CSV, JSON, and other formats
• Cleaning and normalizing data
• Aggregating information from multiple files

DOCX Processing

Techniques for reading, extracting, and summarizing DOCX files. Useful for:

• Parsing contracts and policies
• Extracting headings, clauses, and tables
• Cleaning text for downstream analysis

XLSX Processing

Methods for reading and analyzing Excel workbooks. Useful for:

• Reading multi-sheet financial models
• Validating required columns
• Computing aggregates and checks

XML Processing

Approaches for parsing and validating XML files. Useful for:

• Handling structured legal filings
• Extracting tagged fields
• Converting XML to JSON or tables

Quick Start

1. Identify the file format you need to process (CSV, JSON, YAML, etc.)
2. Refer to the appropriate sub-skill for detailed techniques
3. Use the provided code examples as templates for your implementation