mcp-editor
# mcp-editor
This is a direct port of [Anthropic's filesystem editing tools](https://github.com/anthropics/anthropic-quickstarts/blob/main/computer-use-demo/computer_use_demo/tools/edit.py) from their computer use demos to a TypeScript MCP server. It was written largely by Claude Sonnet 3.5 on Roo Cline (now Roo Code) with probably not quite enough direct supervision. I checked over the code and use this server every day, but there may be mistakes or AI weirdness.
I recommend using this server along with [mcp-server-commands](https://github.com/g0t4/mcp-server-commands)
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lnfcd9is5i"><img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lnfcd9is5i/badge" alt="mcp-editor MCP server" /></a>
### ***WARNING: This MCP server has NO access controls and relies entirely on your client's approval mechanisms. Use at your own risk. DO NOT automatically approve write operations, doing so basically gives the LLM permission to destroy your computer.***
### ***WARNING: This MCP server is NOT actively maintained, and is provided for reference (for example creating your own MCP server with proper access controls). I may update it occasionally.***
## Usage
Get the files on your computer.
Run:
```
npm install
npm build
```
If you're using the Claude desktop app, paste this into your config under "mcpServers", and edit the path to match where you put mcp-editor:
```json
{
"mcpServers":
... your existing servers ...
"mcp-editor": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"]
}
}
}
```
If you're using [MCP Installer](https://github.com/anaisbetts/mcp-installer), you just need to provide your LLM with the path on your disk to mcp-editor.
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: create makes new files, insert adds text at lines, string_replace modifies content, undo_edit reverses changes, and view reads content or lists directories. The descriptions make it easy to differentiate between file creation, editing operations, and viewing.
Most tools follow a consistent verb-based naming pattern (create, insert, view, undo_edit), but 'string_replace' deviates slightly by using a compound term instead of a simple verb like 'replace'. This minor inconsistency is still readable and doesn't hinder usability significantly.
With 5 tools, this server is well-scoped for basic file editing operations. Each tool earns its place by covering essential functions like creation, insertion, replacement, undo, and viewing, making it neither too sparse nor overloaded for its domain.
The tool set covers core file editing workflows well, including create, modify (insert and replace), undo, and view. A minor gap is the lack of a delete or rename tool, which agents might need for full file management, but the existing tools allow effective editing without dead ends.