get_type_source

[analysis]

Gets source code for a type (bounded by max lines).

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Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
typeNamestringYesType name (simple or fully qualified).
projectNamestringNoOptional project name filter.
maxLinesnumberNoMax lines to return. Use 0 for unlimited. Default is 200.
pathStylestringNoPath style: 'absolute' (default) or 'relative' (to solution root).
timeout_msnumberNoTimeout in milliseconds. Use 0 to disable. Default is 30000.

Examples

Get type source

Request
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_type_source",
    "arguments": {
      "typeName": "UserService"
    }
  }
}
Response
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "typeName": "UserService",
    "fullName": "MyApp.Services.UserService",
    "kind": "Class",
    "filePath": "/path/to/UserService.cs",
    "startLine": 1,
    "endLine": 120,
    "lineCount": 120,
    "truncated": true,
    "source": "..."
  },
  "error": null
}

Response Notes

Returns type source (possibly truncated)