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get_config

Read-only

Retrieve the complete server configuration as JSON, including blocked commands, allowed directories, default shell, file read/write limits, telemetry status, connected client info, version, and system details.

Instructions

                    Get the complete server configuration as JSON. Config includes fields for:
                    - blockedCommands (array of blocked shell commands)
                    - defaultShell (shell to use for commands)
                    - allowedDirectories (paths the server can access)
                    - fileReadLineLimit (max lines for read_file, default 1000)
                    - fileWriteLineLimit (max lines per write_file call, default 50)
                    - telemetryEnabled (boolean for telemetry opt-in/out)
                    - currentClient (information about the currently connected MCP client)
                    - clientHistory (history of all clients that have connected)
                    - version (version of the DesktopCommander)
                    - systemInfo (operating system and environment details)
                    This command can be referenced as "DC: ..." or "use Desktop Commander to ..." in your instructions.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Tool Definition Quality

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=true. The description adds value by detailing the config fields and format (JSON), which helps the agent understand the response structure.

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?

The description is concise yet comprehensive, using a bullet list for clarity. Front-loaded with purpose.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Without output schema, the description fully specifies the returned data fields, making the tool's behavior completely predictable.

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

Parameters4/5

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

No parameters in schema, so baseline is 4. No param info needed.

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 clearly states the tool retrieves the complete server configuration as JSON, and enumerates the fields included. It distinguishes itself from siblings like set_config_value.

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 implies when to use this tool (to get full config) and briefly mentions how to reference it, but does not explicitly exclude alternatives or state when not to use it.

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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