read_file
Retrieve file contents as text with options to fetch specific lines using head or tail parameters. Part of the Desktop Commander MCP Server for efficient file system operations.
Instructions
Read the complete contents of a file as text. DEPRECATED: Use read_text_file instead.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| head | No | If provided, returns only the first N lines of the file | |
| path | Yes | ||
| tail | No | If provided, returns only the last N lines of the file |