read_multiple_files

Extract and view contents of multiple files, including text and images (PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP), with absolute paths. Ensures partial failures don’t interrupt the process, operating within specified directories.

Instructions

Read the contents of multiple files simultaneously. Each file's content is returned with its path as a reference. Handles text files normally and renders images as viewable content. Recognized image types: PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP. Failed reads for individual files won't stop the entire operation. Only works within allowed directories. IMPORTANT: Always use absolute paths (starting with '/' or drive letter like 'C:') for reliability. Relative paths may fail as they depend on the current working directory. Tilde paths (~/...) might not work in all contexts. Unless the user explicitly asks for relative paths, use absolute paths.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`paths`	Yes

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "properties": {
    "paths": {
      "items": {
        "type": "string"
      },
      "type": "array"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "paths"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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