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Read MCP Resource Tool

src/tools/ReadMcpResourceTool/prompt.ts

Prompt Engineering Insight

Pair with List MCP Resources; requires explicit server + uri to disambiguate multi-server setups.

Techniques Used

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Reads a specific resource from an MCP server, identified by server name and resource URI.
Parameters:
  • server (required): The name of the MCP server from which to read the resource
  • uri (required): The URI of the resource to read

Tags

mcpresources

Appears in use cases

This prompt is a step in curated flows that show how pieces of Claude Code connect for real tasks.

MCP & External Tools

Extending capabilities with Model Context Protocol servers and resources

5 steps·Step 3

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