mcp-text-editor
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MCP Text Editor Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for efficient line-oriented text file editing. It supports safe collaborative editing, robust conflict detection, and reduces token consumption in LLM tools. Key features include atomic file operations and comprehensive encoding support.
MCP Text Editor Server
MCP Text Editor Server offers a secure and efficient solution for line-oriented text file operations in a client-server setup via the Model Context Protocol. It ensures reliable and synchronized file editing, ideal for collaborative tools and automated text processing systems. Key features include:
- Line-based editing
- Token-efficient access
- Safe concurrent editing
- Robust error handling
- Comprehensive encoding support
Key Benefits
- Token-efficient partial file access
- Optimized for LLM integration
- Atomic multi-file operations
Features
- Line-based text file editing
- Memory-efficient processing of large files
- Support for utf-8, shift_jis, latin1 encodings
Requirements
- Python 3.11+
- POSIX-compliant OS or Windows
Installation
- Install Python 3.13+ and uv
- Docker support available
Usage
Start server with python -m mcp_text_editor or using Docker.
Security Considerations
- File path validation
- Controlled access
- SHA-256 hash validation
Troubleshooting
- Resolve permission issues
- Handle encoding problems
Development
- Use Ruff, Black, isort, and mypy for code quality
- Tests with pytest, coverage 90%
License
MIT
Contributing
- Follow standard Git procedures
- Maintain code style and type hints