MCP SmallEdit

diff_preview

Preview changes to a file before applying them by generating a diff. Specify the file and command to simulate edits using tools like sed, perl, or awk.

Instructions

Preview what changes would be made by showing a diff

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`command`	Yes	Command that would make changes (e.g., "s/old/new/g")
`file`	Yes	File to preview changes for
`tool`	No	Which tool to use for the preview	perl

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "command": {
      "description": "Command that would make changes (e.g., \"s/old/new/g\")",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "file": {
      "description": "File to preview changes for",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "tool": {
      "default": "perl",
      "description": "Which tool to use for the preview",
      "enum": [
        "sed",
        "perl",
        "awk"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "file",
    "command"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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