read_file
Read text file contents with configurable line limits for file operations within Claude Code and Claude Desktop environments.
Instructions
Read contents of a text file.
Requires MCP_ALLOWED_PATHS to be configured with permitted directories.
Args:
path: File path to read
max_lines: Maximum number of lines to return (default: 100)
Returns:
File contents or error message
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | ||
| max_lines | No |