mcp-editor

Port of Anthropic's file editing tools to an MCP server

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Overview

The mcp-editor is a port of Anthropic's filesystem editing tools to a TypeScript MCP server, allowing users to edit files using AI-driven commands.

To use mcp-editor, install the necessary packages with npm install, build the project with npm build, and configure your MCP server to include mcp-editor in your setup.

Direct port of Anthropic's editing tools for file manipulation. - Integration with MCP server commands for enhanced functionality. - Open-source and customizable for personal use.

Editing files on a local machine using AI commands.
Creating custom MCP servers with tailored access controls.
Experimenting with AI-driven file editing in a controlled environment.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-editor in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-editor-arathald": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-editor-arathald"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-editor-arathald": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-editor-arathald"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-editor-arathald": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-editor-arathald"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-editor-arathald": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-editor-arathald"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-editor-arathald": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-editor-arathald"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-editor-arathald": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-editor-arathald"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is mcp-editor actively maintained?

No, mcp-editor is not actively maintained and is provided for reference purposes only.

Are there any access controls in place?

No, this MCP server has no access controls, and users should be cautious when using it.

How can I integrate mcp-editor with my existing setup?

You can integrate it by adding the appropriate configuration to your MCP server settings.

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