read_memory

Retrieve content from a specified memory file within the Serena MCP Server, ensuring relevance to the task by referencing the file name. Avoid redundant reads for efficient data handling.

Instructions

Read the content of a memory file. This tool should only be used if the information is relevant to the current task. You can infer whether the information is relevant from the memory file name. You should not read the same memory file multiple times in the same conversation.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`max_answer_chars`	No
`memory_file_name`	Yes

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "max_answer_chars": {
      "default": 200000,
      "title": "Max Answer Chars",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "memory_file_name": {
      "title": "Memory File Name",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "memory_file_name"
  ],
  "title": "applyArguments",
  "type": "object"
}

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read_memory

Instructions

Input Schema

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

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