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fetch-chunk

Retrieves cached chunks from a changeMode response to access subsequent data after receiving partial responses.

Instructions

Retrieves cached chunks from a changeMode response. Use this to get subsequent chunks after receiving a partial changeMode response.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cacheKeyYesThe cache key provided in the initial changeMode response
chunkIndexYesWhich chunk to retrieve (1-based index)

Implementation Reference

  • MCP CallTool handler for 'fetch-chunk': destructures args, calls getChunkedEdits helper, formats chunk response with progress info and instructions for fetching more chunks if available.
    case "fetch-chunk":
        const { cacheKey, chunkIndex: fetchChunkIndex } = args;
        console.error('[GMCPT] fetch-chunk tool called with cacheKey: ' + cacheKey + ', chunkIndex: ' + fetchChunkIndex);
        
        try {
            const chunkResult = getChunkedEdits(cacheKey, parseInt(fetchChunkIndex));
            
            // Format the chunk information
            const chunkInfo = `CHUNK ${chunkResult.chunk}/${chunkResult.totalChunks} (Cache Key: ${chunkResult.cacheKey})\n\n${chunkResult.content}`;
            
            if (chunkResult.hasMore) {
                const nextChunk = chunkResult.chunk + 1;
                const remainingChunks = chunkResult.totalChunks - chunkResult.chunk;
                return {
                    content: [{
                        type: "text",
                        text: chunkInfo + `\n\n[Use fetch-chunk tool with cacheKey "${chunkResult.cacheKey}" and chunkIndex ${nextChunk}-${chunkResult.totalChunks} to get remaining ${remainingChunks} chunks]`
                    }]
                };
            } else {
                return {
                    content: [{
                        type: "text",
                        text: chunkInfo + "\n\n[This is the final chunk]" 
                    }]
                };
            }
        } catch (error) {
            return {
                content: [{
                    type: "text",
                    text: `Error retrieving chunk: ${error.message}`
                }]
            };
        }
  • Input schema definition for the fetch-chunk tool, specifying required cacheKey (string) and chunkIndex (number >=1).
    {
        name: "fetch-chunk",
        description: "Retrieves cached chunks from a changeMode response. Use this to get subsequent chunks after receiving a partial changeMode response.",
        inputSchema: {
            type: "object",
            properties: {
                cacheKey: {
                    type: "string",
                    description: "The cache key provided in the initial changeMode response"
                },
                chunkIndex: {
                    type: "number",
                    minimum: 1,
                    description: "Which chunk to retrieve (1-based index)"
                }
            },
            required: ["cacheKey", "chunkIndex"]
        }
    },
  • Registration via ListToolsRequestSchema handler returning the tools array which includes the fetch-chunk tool definition.
    server.setRequestHandler(ListToolsRequestSchema, async () => {
        return { tools };
    });
  • Core helper function implementing chunk retrieval logic from in-memory Map cache, validates existence and index, returns chunk metadata including hasMore flag.
    export function getChunkedEdits(cacheKey, chunkIndex) {
        try {
            const chunks = getChunks(cacheKey);
            if (!chunks || chunks.length === 0) {
                throw new Error('No cached chunks found for the provided cache key');
            }
            
            const chunk = chunks[chunkIndex - 1]; // Convert to 0-based index
            if (!chunk) {
                throw new Error(`Chunk ${chunkIndex} not found. Available chunks: 1-${chunks.length}`);
            }
            
            return {
                content: chunk,
                chunk: chunkIndex,
                totalChunks: chunks.length,
                cacheKey: cacheKey,
                hasMore: chunkIndex < chunks.length
            };
        } catch (error) {
            console.error(`Failed to retrieve chunk: ${error.message}`);
            throw error;
        }
    }
  • Simple cache getter utility used by getChunkedEdits.
    function getChunks(key) {
        return chunkCache.get(key) || [];
    }
  • Simple cache setter utility used during changeMode chunking in executeGeminiCLI.
    function cacheChunks(key, chunks) {
        chunkCache.set(key, chunks);
    }

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the behavioral burden. The word 'Retrieves' signals a read operation, and 'cached chunks' implies a non-destructive lookup from previously stored response data. It does not detail cache expiration or whether chunks can be re-fetched, but the core behavior is clear.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences deliver the core behavior and the intended usage context with no wasted words. The primary action is front-loaded and the follow-up guidance is immediately actionable.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description gives enough context for a simple two-parameter fetch tool: where the cacheKey comes from and when to call it. With no output schema, it could have clarified the response shape or chunk count, but the invocation path is adequately complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the parameters are already well documented. The description adds context about when the cacheKey/chunkIndex are used, but it does not provide substantial extra meaning beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb and resource: it retrieves cached chunks from a changeMode response. It also clarifies the tool's role as the follow-up mechanism for partial changeMode responses, making its purpose unmistakable.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says to use this tool 'after receiving a partial changeMode response' and positions it as the way to get subsequent chunks. It does not mention exclusions or alternatives, but no directly competing sibling tool is apparent.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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