MCP SmallEdit

perl_edit

Edit files with Perl one-liners for advanced text modifications. Supports cross-platform file editing, backup creation, and multiline mode for efficient file updates without full replacements.

Instructions

Edit files using Perl one-liners (more powerful than sed, better cross-platform support)

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`backup`	No	Create backup file
`file`	Yes	File to edit
`multiline`	No	Enable multiline mode (-0777)
`script`	Yes	Perl script (e.g., "s/old/new/g" or "$_ = uc" for uppercase)

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "backup": {
      "default": true,
      "description": "Create backup file",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "file": {
      "description": "File to edit",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "multiline": {
      "default": false,
      "description": "Enable multiline mode (-0777)",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "script": {
      "description": "Perl script (e.g., \"s/old/new/g\" or \"$_ = uc\" for uppercase)",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "file",
    "script"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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