sftp_read_file

MCP tool from Tabby MCP by GentlemanHu

Read remote file (text)

How to use it

Project documentation lists sftp_read_file for the Tabby MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

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