The MCP Server Diff TypeScript allows you to generate unified diffs between two text strings for comparison and analysis.
Generate Unified Diffs: Creates formatted diffs between
oldStringandnewStringtext inputsAccurate Difference Detection: Utilizes the
diffpackage for precise text comparisonIncludes Context: Adds 3 lines of context around detected changes in the output
Integration Options: Can be integrated with Claude Desktop or used as a standalone package
Debugging Support: Compatible with the Model Context Protocol Inspector
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MCP Server Diff TypeScriptcompare these two code snippets and show me the differences"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-server-diff-typescript MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides unified diff generation capabilities.
This TypeScript-based MCP server implements a diff generation system. It provides a tool to generate unified diffs between two text strings, which is useful for comparing and analyzing text differences.
Features
Tools
get-unified-diff- Generate unified diff between two text stringsTakes
oldStringandnewStringas required parametersReturns the difference in unified diff format
Uses the
diffpackage for accurate difference detectionIncludes 3 lines of context around changes
Related MCP server: MCP Server Diff Python
Installation
As a Global Package
As a Project Dependency
Usage
Using with Claude Desktop
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
or Add the following configuration:
Debugging
To debug the MCP server: