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File Read

This tool allows agents to read files stored locally on the system.

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Installation

To install the File Read tool, run the following command: 
agentstack tools add file_read

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Functions

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file_read.read_file(file_path: str) -> str

Reads the contents of a file at the given path.

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Parameters:

  • file_path (str): Path to the file to read

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Returns:

  • str: The contents of the file as a string

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Raises:

  • FileNotFoundError: If the file does not exist
  • PermissionError: If the file cannot be accessed
  • Exception: For other file reading errors

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Notes

  • The agent has access to the local file system.
  • Ensure that the agent has the necessary permissions to read the file.
  • Large files may consume significant memory when read entirely into a string.