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Add optional `raw` boolean parameter to get_file_contents tool to returnplain text content instead of base64 encoded content. This reduces tokenconsumption for LLM interactions by avoiding the need to decode base64.- When `raw=true`, fetches file content via GitHub's download URL- When `raw=false` or unset, returns base64 encoded content (existing behavior)- Returns appropriate error for directories when raw=true- Includes comprehensive test coverage for edge casesFixesgithub#372🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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SamMorrowDrums commentedJun 12, 2025
Thank you for the contribution. The file API just doesn't work well for this, so I've made this:#505 I'm going to close out this one in favour of mine, as I think it is simpler, and was much needed. 🙏 |
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Summary
Adds an optional
rawboolean parameter to theget_file_contentstool to return plain text content instead of base64 encoded content, addressing issue#372.Changes
rawboolean parameter toget_file_contentstool schemaraw=true, fetches file content via GitHub's download URL and returns plain textraw=falseor unset, maintains existing base64 encoded behaviorraw=trueBenefits
create_or_update_fileTest Coverage
rawparameterraw=truereturns appropriate errorExample Usage
Closes#372
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