get_file_contents

GliderMCP

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[analysis]

Reads a bounded text window from a file inside the loaded workspace.

Why this tool exists

Agents need enough file and API context to act without dumping entire source files into the prompt.

How it helps the agent

The model can read bounded source windows, outlines, and export surfaces before choosing the next specific tool.

Try it locally in the TGlider playground

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
filePath	string	Yes	Workspace-relative or absolute file path.
startLine	number	No	First 1-based line to read.
lineCount	number	No	Maximum number of lines to read.

Examples

Read a focused source window

Request 
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_file_contents",
    "arguments": {
      "filePath": "src/app.ts",
      "startLine": 20,
      "lineCount": 80
    }
  }
}

Response Notes

Returns a bounded text window, total line metadata, and live-document version state.

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