Overview
The mcp-server-diff-typescript is a Model Context Protocol server that provides unified diff generation capabilities, allowing users to compare and analyze text differences between two strings.
To use the server, you can install it globally or as a project dependency using npm. After installation, configure it with Claude Desktop or run it directly from the command line.
- Generates unified diffs between two text strings. - Returns differences in a unified diff format with context lines. - Utilizes the
diffpackage for accurate difference detection.
- Comparing code changes in software development.
- Analyzing text modifications in documentation.
- Assisting in version control systems by providing diff outputs.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect mcp-server-diff-typescript MCP Server 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": {
"tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}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": {
"tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-tatn-mcp-server-diff-typescript-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
How do I install the server?
You can install it globally with `npm install -g mcp-server-diff-typescript` or as a project dependency with `npm install mcp-server-diff-typescript`.
Can I use it with other applications?
Yes! It can be integrated with applications like Claude Desktop by configuring the server settings.
What programming language is it built with?
The server is built using TypeScript.