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read_file

Read the contents of a file in an app. Maximum file size: 1MB. Binary files are not supported. By default, reads the entire file starting from the beginning. You can optionally specify a line offset and limit (especially handy for long files), but it's recommended to read the whole file by not providing these parameters. Results are returned using cat -n format, with line numbers starting at 1.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
appYesApp ID (UUID) or subdomain
pathYesFile path to read (e.g. "index.js", "src/app.ts")
limitNoNumber of lines to read. Only provide if the file is too large to read at once.
offsetNoLine number to start reading from (1-indexed). Only provide if the file is too large to read at once.

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description thoroughly discloses behavioral traits: maximum file size (1MB), binary file unsupported, default full-file read, optional line offset/limit behavior, and output format (cat -n with line numbers starting at 1). This fully compensates for the absence of structured annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise and well-structured, starting with the core purpose, then stating key limitations, default behavior, parameter guidance, and output format. Every sentence provides distinct, useful information without redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description is complete for a file-reading tool with no output schema: it covers parameters, defaults, constraints, and return format. It also gives enough context to handle large files appropriately. No critical behavior is left unexplained.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all four parameters. The description adds meaningful context by explaining the default complete-file read, the purpose of offset/limit for large files, and the recommendation to omit them. It also clarifies the output numbering format, going beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly identifies the tool as reading file contents within an app, using the specific verb 'Read' with a clear resource ('file in an app'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like write_file, upload_file, list_files, and search_files by focusing on reading existing file contents.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides clear usage context: it explains the default behavior of reading the entire file and recommends not providing offset/limit parameters except for large files. However, it does not explicitly compare against alternatives like get_version_file_content or state when not to use this tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, but a few pairs could be confused: get_app vs. get_app_status both report on app state, and update_app vs. set_node_version both modify runtime configuration. Descriptions are detailed enough to mitigate most ambiguity, but the overlap is notable.

Naming Consistency4/5

Tool names largely follow a consistent verb_noun snake_case pattern (e.g., list_apps, create_app, delete_file). Minor deviations include the bare verb 'login' and the noun-first 'git_info', which break the pattern slightly but are still understandable.

Tool Count3/5

At 37 tools, the set is on the heavy side, well above the typical 3-15 range. However, the server covers a broad PaaS domain (auth, app lifecycle, file management, packages, versions, git, metrics), and each tool addresses a distinct operation. It feels over-engineered in places but not gratuitously so.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface is impressively complete for a deployment platform: authentication, app CRUD, start/stop/restart, file operations (read/write/delete/rename/search/upload), package management, version snapshots and restore, git remote and push/pull, logs, metrics, and configuration. No critical dead-ends are apparent.

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