mcp-server-diff-typescript
by tatn
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides unified diff generation capabilities. It allows generating unified diffs between two text strings for comparing and analyzing differences.
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What is mcp-server-diff-typescript?
This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that implements a diff generation system. It provides a tool to generate unified diffs between two text strings.
How to use mcp-server-diff-typescript?
The server can be installed globally or as a project dependency using npm. It can be integrated with Claude Desktop by adding a server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json file. The server can be debugged using the @modelcontextprotocol/inspector tool.
Key features of mcp-server-diff-typescript
Generates unified diffs between two text strings
Uses the
diffpackage for accurate difference detectionIncludes 3 lines of context around changes
get-unified-difftool
Use cases of mcp-server-diff-typescript
Comparing versions of text documents
Analyzing changes in code
Highlighting differences in configuration files
Text editing and version control
FAQ from mcp-server-diff-typescript
What is a unified diff?
What is a unified diff?
A unified diff is a format for representing the differences between two text files. It shows the lines that have been added, removed, or changed, along with some context around the changes.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is a protocol for communication between different components in a system.
How accurate is the diff generation?
How accurate is the diff generation?
The server uses the diff package, which provides accurate difference detection.
Can I configure the number of context lines?
Can I configure the number of context lines?
Currently, the server includes 3 lines of context around changes. Configuration options are not mentioned in the documentation.
Is this server compatible with other MCP clients besides Claude Desktop?
Is this server compatible with other MCP clients besides Claude Desktop?
While the documentation specifically mentions Claude Desktop, the server should be compatible with any MCP client that supports the required protocol.