MCP Diff Editor
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A powerful MCP-integrated diff editor for modifying files with preview capabilities. It allows users to edit files through a web interface with real-time diff preview.
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What is MCP Diff Editor?
The MCP Diff Editor is a tool integrated with MCP that allows users to edit files through a web interface and preview changes in real-time using diffs. It provides features for applying changes, creating backups, and restoring from previous backups.
How to use MCP Diff Editor?
The editor is accessed through the MCP interface. Use the provided methods such as start, stop, status, edit_file, apply_diff, and preview_diff to interact with the editor. Refer to the example usage in the documentation for specific code snippets.
Key features of MCP Diff Editor
Edit files through a web interface with real-time diff preview
Apply changes using unified diff format or complete file replacement
Create backups automatically before making changes
Restore from previous backups
View examples of common diff operations
Security controls to prevent unauthorized file access
Use cases of MCP Diff Editor
Modifying configuration files with preview before applying
Collaboratively editing code with real-time diff previews
Safely applying changes to sensitive files with automatic backups
Debugging code changes by previewing diffs
FAQ from MCP Diff Editor
How do I start the diff editor server?
How do I start the diff editor server?
Use the start method provided by the MCP diff editor module.
How can I access the editor for a specific file?
How can I access the editor for a specific file?
Use the edit_file method and provide the file_path as a parameter.
How do I apply a diff to a file?
How do I apply a diff to a file?
Use the apply_diff method, providing both the file_path and the diff_content.
How can I preview a diff before applying it?
How can I preview a diff before applying it?
Use the preview_diff method, providing the file_path and diff_content.
Where are the backups stored?
Where are the backups stored?
Backups are stored in the same directory as the file being edited. The specific backup naming convention is not detailed in this documentation.