Directory Tree

Directory Tree

Get a recursive tree view of files and directories as a JSON structure. Each entry includes 'name', 'type' (file/directory), and 'children' for directories. Files have no children array, while directories always have a children array (which may be empty). The output is formatted with 2-space indentation for readability. Only works within allowed directories.

Purpose

This skill provides access to the MCP tool directory_tree. It allows you to get a recursive tree view of files and directories as a json structure. each entry includes 'name', 'type' (file/directory), and 'children' for directories. files have no children array, while directories always have a children array (which may be empty). the output is formatted with 2-space indentation for readability. only works within allowed directories..

Parameters

The tool accepts the following parameters:

path

Required

• Type: string
• Description: No description provided

excludePatterns

Optional

• Type: array
• Description: No description provided

Usage Instructions

To use this tool:

1. Prepare the parameters according to the schema above
2. Invoke the MCP tool directory_tree with the prepared parameters
3. Process the result returned by the tool

Example

{
  "path": "example_value",
  "excludePatterns": {}
}

Expected Output

The tool returns data with the following structure:

• content (string): No description provided

Notes

• This skill requires an active MCP connection to the server providing the directory_tree tool
• Ensure the MCP server is properly configured and running before attempting to use this tool
• Review the parameter requirements carefully to avoid errors