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read_base

Read a .base file’s structure (source, views, formulas). Domain: structured.

Domain structured
Scopes read:bases
Access read
Tags read-only, domain:structured
Profile full only
Annotation Value
Read-only yes
Destructive no
Idempotent no
Accepts an idempotency key no

Idempotent is the advisory MCP idempotentHint. Destructive is also yes for a tool that asks for confirmation only on some calls.

No human confirmation is required to call this tool.

Parameter Type Required Default Description
vault string — Vault id. May be omitted when only one vault is available. length 1–64; pattern ^[a-z0-9_-]+$
path string yes — length 1–1024
Field Type Always present Description
vault string yes —
path string yes —
base Record<string, any> yes —
content_hash string yes —

Other tools in the structured domain: add_kanban_card, create_base, create_canvas, create_excalidraw, format_table, insert_table_column, insert_table_row, list_kanban_boards, move_kanban_card, query_base, query_canvas, read_canvas, read_excalidraw, read_kanban_board, sort_table_by_column, update_base, update_canvas, update_excalidraw.

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