---
title: read - File Read
description: Read file content
---

Read file content. Supports text files, PDF files, images (returns metadata), and more.

## Dependencies

No extra dependencies, available by default.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `path` | string | Yes | File path, relative paths are based on workspace directory |
| `offset` | integer | No | Start line number (1-indexed), negative values read from the end |
| `limit` | integer | No | Number of lines to read |

## Use Cases

- View configuration files, log files
- Read code files for analysis
- Check image/video file info