vim_edit
Modify buffer content in a Vim environment using insert, replace, or replaceAll modes. Specify start line, mode, and text to edit efficiently within the mcp-neovim-server.
Instructions
Edit buffer content using insert, replace, or replaceAll modes
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| lines | Yes | The text content to insert or use as replacement | |
| mode | Yes | Whether to insert new content, replace existing content, or replace entire buffer | |
| startLine | Yes | The line number where editing should begin (1-indexed) |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"lines": {
"description": "The text content to insert or use as replacement",
"type": "string"
},
"mode": {
"description": "Whether to insert new content, replace existing content, or replace entire buffer",
"enum": [
"insert",
"replace",
"replaceAll"
],
"type": "string"
},
"startLine": {
"description": "The line number where editing should begin (1-indexed)",
"type": "number"
}
},
"required": [
"startLine",
"mode",
"lines"
],
"type": "object"
}