mcp-editor

Name: mcp-editor
Author: arathald

@arathald

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mcp-editor について

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

#mcp-editor #file-editing #mcp-server

基本情報

カテゴリ

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ライセンス

MIT

ランタイム

node

トランスポート

stdio

公開者

arathald

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概要

What is mcp-editor?

mcp-editor is a TypeScript MCP server that ports Anthropic’s filesystem editing tools from their computer use demo. It provides LLM-driven file editing capabilities for use with compatible MCP clients.

How to use mcp-editor?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm build, then configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude desktop app) to point to dist/server.js. The client’s approval mechanism is the only access control – no built-in restrictions.

Key features of mcp-editor

Direct port of Anthropic’s filesystem editing tools.
TypeScript implementation for compatibility.
Works with any MCP client supporting file operations.
No access controls – relies entirely on client approval.
Provided as reference – not actively maintained.
Author recommends pairing with mcp-server-commands.

Use cases of mcp-editor

Enabling LLMs to create, read, and modify files on the local filesystem.
Adding file editing tools to AI coding assistants and chat interfaces.
Testing custom MCP server development for filesystem operations.

FAQ from mcp-editor

What does mcp-editor do?

It provides a set of file editing tools (similar to those in Anthropic’s computer use demo) that an LLM can call to read, write, and modify files on your computer.

How do I install and configure mcp-editor?

Clone the repo, run npm install && npm build, then add the server to your MCP client config with command: "node" and args: ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"].

Are there any security risks?

Yes. The server has NO access controls; it relies on the client’s approval mechanism. Do not automatically approve write operations, as that could allow the LLM to destroy your computer.

Is mcp-editor actively maintained?

No. The author states it is not actively maintained and is provided for reference, though they may update it occasionally. They use it daily but note possible AI‑written mistakes.