MCP Text Editor Server
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The MCP Text Editor Server implements Anthropic's text editor tool functionality, allowing Claude and other MCP clients to read and modify files within a specified directory. It provides a secure and versatile way to interact with files programmatically.
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What is MCP Text Editor Server?
The MCP Text Editor Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that emulates Anthropic's text editor tool, enabling AI models like Claude to interact with and manipulate files within a designated directory. It provides a set of commands for viewing, editing, creating, and managing files.
How to use MCP Text Editor Server?
To use the server, you need to install the necessary dependencies (Node.js, TypeScript), compile the TypeScript code, and then run the server, specifying the working directory. You can then integrate it with Claude for Desktop by adding the server's configuration to the Claude configuration file. The server can then be used via commands from Claude.
Key features of MCP Text Editor Server
View file content and directory listings
Precise text replacements
Edit blocks of code by line numbers
Insert new content at specific line numbers
Create new files or overwrite existing ones
Restore files from backups
Path validation for security
Automatic backups before modifications
Use cases of MCP Text Editor Server
Automated code refactoring
Programmatic file editing and manipulation
AI-assisted code debugging
Generating configuration files
Updating documentation
Content creation and management
FAQ from MCP Text Editor Server
What is the default working directory if I don't specify one?
What is the default working directory if I don't specify one?
If you don't specify a directory, it defaults to ./texteditor-data.
How do I revert changes made to a file?
How do I revert changes made to a file?
Use the undo_edit command with the file path to restore the file to its state before the last modification.
What security measures are in place?
What security measures are in place?
The server includes path validation to ensure operations stay within the base directory, automatic backups before modifying files, and clear error messages for failed operations.
Can I use this server with other MCP clients besides Claude?
Can I use this server with other MCP clients besides Claude?
Yes, the server is designed to work with any MCP client that supports the specified commands.
How do I specify a line range to view in a file?
How do I specify a line range to view in a file?
Use the view_range parameter with an array of two integers specifying the start and end line numbers (1-indexed). Use -1 for the end line to read to the end of the file.