list_directory
Retrieve detailed directory and file listings from a specified path, with options to include hidden files, apply filtering patterns, and choose output format (text or JSON).
Instructions
Get a detailed listing of files and directories in a path.
Args:
path: Path to the directory
include_hidden: Whether to include hidden files (starting with .)
pattern: Optional glob pattern to filter entries
format: Output format ('text' or 'json')
ctx: MCP context
Returns:
Formatted directory listing
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| format | No | text | |
| include_hidden | No | ||
| path | Yes | ||
| pattern | No |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"format": {
"default": "text",
"title": "Format",
"type": "string"
},
"include_hidden": {
"default": false,
"title": "Include Hidden",
"type": "boolean"
},
"path": {
"title": "Path",
"type": "string"
},
"pattern": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"title": "Pattern"
}
},
"required": [
"path"
],
"title": "list_directoryArguments",
"type": "object"
}