List

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Description

List files using pattern matching - fast and precise! The List tool offers a simplified interface for file search with support for wildcards such as *.txt or report_*.pdf.

Ideal for quick file searches, batch processing preparation, and automated file filtering. Find exactly the files you need without complex directory navigation.

Why This Tool Stands Out

Pattern Matching for targeted search
Wildcard Support (* and ?)
File Search simplified
Batch Operations prepared

Perfect for:

Developers who collect files for build processes; data processors who look for specific file types; system administrators who filter log files; and anyone who needs to find specific files quickly. Ideal for automation scripts.

Workflow support; time savings depend on the task

Instead of searching for files manually or using complex Explorer filters, get precise results with a single API call - immediately ready for your workflows.

JSON Parameters

directoryPath REQUIRED (String)The path of the directory to search. Example: "C:\\Documents"
pattern OPTIONAL (String)The search pattern with wildcards. Examples: "*.txt", "report_*.pdf", "data?.*". Default: "*" (all files)
recursive OPTIONAL (Boolean)If true, subdirectories are searched as well. Default: false

Example Call

{
  "tool": "List",
  "params": {
    "directoryPath": "C:\\Logs",
    "pattern": "*.log",
    "recursive": true
  }
}

Return Values

The tool returns an array of file objects, each with the following properties:

name (String)
The file name with extension
path (String)
The full path of the file
size (Integer)
File size in bytes
extension (String)
File extension (e.g., ".txt")
modified (String)
Last modified date in ISO format
matchCount (Integer)
Total number of files found

Example Usage

Step-by-step guide:

Specify the directory to search
Define a pattern with wildcards (e.g., "*.log" for all log files)
Enable "recursive" to search in subdirectories
The tool returns a list of all matching files with metadata
Use the results for batch processing or analysis

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