File Editor

by arathald

6 stars

283 downloads

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Provides file operations for reading, writing, and editing on host systems.

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Author: arathald
Repository: arathald/mcp-editor
GitHub stars: 6
Downloads: 283
License: MIT License
Categories: Productivity, Developer Tools, Design, File Management, AI, Security, Project Management, Infrastructure, Frontend, Other

- 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.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name File Editor

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 /absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Get the files on your computer.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file editor": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-editor/dist/server.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

mcp-editor

This is a direct port of Anthropic's filesystem editing tools from their computer use demos to a TypeScript MCP server. It was written largely by Claude Sonnet 3.5 on Roo Cline (now Roo Code) with probably not quite enough direct supervision. I checked over the code and use this server every day, but there may be mistakes or AI weirdness.

I recommend using this server along with mcp-server-commands

WARNING: This MCP server has NO access controls and relies entirely on your client's approval mechanisms. Use at your own risk. DO NOT automatically approve write operations, doing so basically gives the LLM permission to destroy your computer.

WARNING: This MCP server is NOT actively maintained, and is provided for reference (for example creating your own MCP server with proper access controls). I may update it occasionally.

Usage

Get the files on your computer.

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From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Linux

Macos

Windows

mcp-editor

WARNING: This MCP server has NO access controls and relies entirely on your client's approval mechanisms. Use at your own risk. DO NOT automatically approve write operations, doing so basically gives the LLM permission to destroy your computer.

WARNING: This MCP server is NOT actively maintained, and is provided for reference (for example creating your own MCP server with proper access controls). I may update it occasionally.

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From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Linux

Macos

Windows

mcp-editor

WARNING: This MCP server has NO access controls and relies entirely on your client's approval mechanisms. Use at your own risk. DO NOT automatically approve write operations, doing so basically gives the LLM permission to destroy your computer.

WARNING: This MCP server is NOT actively maintained, and is provided for reference (for example creating your own MCP server with proper access controls). I may update it occasionally.

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