get_symbol_definition

GliderMCP

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[references]

Resolves the canonical definition for the symbol at a source position.

Why this tool exists

Safe edits depend on real symbol relationships, not text matches in comments, strings, or similarly named modules.

How it helps the agent

The model can see actual declarations, references, implementations, and conservative cleanup candidates before editing.

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Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
filePath	string	Yes	Workspace-relative or absolute file path.
line	number	Yes	1-based line number.
column	number	Yes	1-based column number.

Examples

Find the canonical definition under a cursor

Request 
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_symbol_definition",
    "arguments": {
      "filePath": "src/app.ts",
      "line": 12,
      "column": 18
    }
  }
}

Response Notes

Returns definition file, span, and symbol metadata.

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