File Editing Server

What is File Editing Server?

A small Go-based server that exposes HTTP endpoints for reading, editing, and listing files in a specified working directory. It also offers a JSON‑RPC STDIO transport mode. Designed for developers who need programmable file operations over a network or standard I/O.

How to use File Editing Server?

Build it with go build ./cmd/file-editor, then run the binary with the required -dir flag to set the working directory. Choose transport via -transport (defaults to http) and optionally set the HTTP port with -port. Example: ./file-editor -dir /path/to/workdir -transport http -port 8080.

Key features of File Editing Server

• File reading, editing, and listing via HTTP endpoints
• JSON‑RPC STDIO transport mode
• Working directory restriction for safe operations
• Health endpoint at /health
• Graceful shutdown on SIGTERM or Ctrl+C

Use cases of File Editing Server

• Remote file editing in a controlled directory
• Programmatic file manipulation from other services
• Integration with tools that support HTTP or JSON‑RPC STDIO

FAQ from File Editing Server

What are the runtime dependencies?

Only a Go compiled binary – no external runtime dependencies beyond the operating system.

How is the working directory specified?

The -dir flag sets the only directory the server will serve files from.

Which transports are supported?

HTTP and JSON‑RPC STDIO, selected with the -transport flag (defaults to HTTP).

Does the server support authentication?

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