file_read
Read and return the complete text content of any text-based file on a Windows PC, covering source code, configuration files, and logs. Provide an absolute path to access the file's contents.
Instructions
Read and return the full text contents of a file on this Windows PC. Supports all text-based files: .txt, .json, .js, .ts, .py, .md, .csv, .xml, .yaml, .html, .css, .log, .env, .ini, .bat, .ps1, .toml, and other text files. Use this to view configuration files, read source code, inspect log files, or extract data from files. Files are read in text mode with UTF-8 encoding by default. For binary files (images, videos, etc.), use a different approach. Path must be absolute (e.g., C:\Users\rayss\Documents\config.json).
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | Absolute path to the file to read. Example: C:\Users\rayss\Documents\config.json | |
| encoding | No | File encoding. Default: "utf-8". Other options: "ascii", "latin1", "utf16le". Use "latin1" for files with Windows special characters. |