# BatchReadRequest

Request for reading multiple files in one call. Designed for AI agents gathering context efficiently.

**Kind:** an object, used in requests.

## Fields

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `paths` | `string[]` |  | Paths to the files to read. |
| `maxLinesPerFile` | `integer` |  | Maximum lines per file (0 = unlimited). Truncates large files. |

## Example

```json
{
  "paths": [
    "..."
  ],
  "maxLinesPerFile": 0
}
```

## Where it's used

- [`vfs.open(name).batchRead`](https://docs.maitento.com/reference/api/vfs.md) (`POST /namespaces/{namespaceName}/vfs/by-name/{name}/batch/read`)
- [`vfs.openById(id).batchRead`](https://docs.maitento.com/reference/api/vfs.md) (`POST /vfs/by-id/{id}/batch/read`)