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Add depth parameter to directory_tree function in filesystem server
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Description
Hi，
I’d like to suggest adding a depth parameter to the directory_tree function in the filesystem server.
I’m currently building an AI agent that utilizes the MCP server. When I call directory_tree to list files in a system repository, the returned file structure is too large, making it difficult to include in prompts due to token limitations. A depth limit would help return a more concise, manageable view of the directory structure.
Thanks for considering this enhancement!
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Research direction
Start by locating the directory_tree function in the filesystem server and read how it currently traverses and returns the repository structure. Determine how a depth parameter should limit the returned tree, then verify that calls with and without the parameter produce appropriately sized results. The issue does not name a file or test to run.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
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- devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
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- Stale
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- 45/100