write_file
Write or append content to files in 25-30 line chunks for optimal performance. Use 'rewrite' mode for initial writes and 'append' for subsequent chunks. Always specify absolute paths for reliable file handling.
Instructions
Write or append to file contents.
CHUNKING IS STANDARD PRACTICE: Always write files in chunks of 25-30 lines maximum.
This is the normal, recommended way to write files - not an emergency measure.
STANDARD PROCESS FOR ANY FILE:
1. FIRST → write_file(filePath, firstChunk, {mode: 'rewrite'}) [≤30 lines]
2. THEN → write_file(filePath, secondChunk, {mode: 'append'}) [≤30 lines]
3. CONTINUE → write_file(filePath, nextChunk, {mode: 'append'}) [≤30 lines]
ALWAYS CHUNK PROACTIVELY - don't wait for performance warnings!
WHEN TO CHUNK (always be proactive):
1. Any file expected to be longer than 25-30 lines
2. When writing multiple files in sequence
3. When creating documentation, code files, or configuration files
HANDLING CONTINUATION ("Continue" prompts):
If user asks to "Continue" after an incomplete operation:
1. Read the file to see what was successfully written
2. Continue writing ONLY the remaining content using {mode: 'append'}
3. Keep chunks to 25-30 lines each
Files over 50 lines will generate performance notes but are still written successfully.
Only works within allowed directories.
IMPORTANT: Always use absolute paths for reliability. Paths are automatically normalized regardless of slash direction. 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.
This command can be referenced as "DC: ..." or "use Desktop Commander to ..." in your instructions.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| content | Yes | ||
| mode | No | rewrite | |
| path | Yes |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"content": {
"type": "string"
},
"mode": {
"default": "rewrite",
"enum": [
"rewrite",
"append"
],
"type": "string"
},
"path": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"path",
"content"
],
"type": "object"
}