apply_patch

Use this tool to apply a patch file to a workspace, with options for dry runs, reverse application, path stripping, and file backups. Integrates with Code MCP Server for VS Code interactions.

Instructions

Apply a patch file to the workspace

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`backup`	No	Create backup files
`dryRun`	No	Show what would be done without making changes
`patchFile`	Yes	Path to patch file
`reverse`	No	Apply patch in reverse
`stripPaths`	No	Number of path components to strip

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "backup": {
      "description": "Create backup files",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "dryRun": {
      "description": "Show what would be done without making changes",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "patchFile": {
      "description": "Path to patch file",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "reverse": {
      "description": "Apply patch in reverse",
      "type": "boolean"
    },
    "stripPaths": {
      "description": "Number of path components to strip",
      "type": "number"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "patchFile"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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