Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Untested on Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-file-editor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-file-editor"
]
}
}
}Are you the author?
Add this badge to your README to show your security score and help users find safe servers.
Embed in your READMEAbout badges →
[](https://mcppedia.org/s/mcp-file-editor)
Read me
What Mcp File Editor does
An MCP server for file retrieval and editing operations with LLM-friendly error messages
Test This Server
Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.
npx -y 'mcp-file-editor' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"
After testing, let us know if it worked:
Scored, not listed
Why this score
Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.
Score breakdown
36/100across 5 weighted dimensions
0255075100
19
9
−64
Security
Maintenance
Efficiency
Documentation
Compatibility
Categoriesclick a row to see evidence
Security
OSV.devNo known CVEs.
Checked mcp-file-editor against OSV.dev.
Help improve this page
This server is missing a description. Tools and install config are also missing.If you've used it, help the community.
Add informationCommunity
Reviews
Be the first to review
Have you used this server?
Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.
How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?
Sign in to write a review.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mcp File Editor safe to use?
- Mcp File Editor has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
- How do I install Mcp File Editor?
- Install Mcp File Editor via npm: `npx mcp-file-editor`. Then add it to your MCP client config file.
- What AI clients work with Mcp File Editor?
- Mcp File Editor is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.
- Is Mcp File Editor actively maintained?
- Mcp File Editor is less actively maintained — last commit was 179 days ago. It has 1 GitHub stars.
Related
Similar servers
Others in other
Memory MCP Server98Persistent memory using a knowledge graph
84.2k 5
I
Idea Reality MCP Server95Pre-build reality check. Scans GitHub, HN, npm, PyPI, Product Hunt — returns 0-100 signal.
606 1
Context Mode95Privacy-first. MCP is the protocol for tool access. We're the virtualization layer for context.
8.5k 6
I
io.github.miroapp/mcp-server93Official Miro MCP server - Supports context to code and creating diagrams, docs, and data tables.
88 7
MCP Security Weekly
Get CVE alerts and security updates for Mcp File Editor and similar servers.
Community
Discussion
Start a conversation
Ask a question, share a tip, or report an issue.
Has anyone used this with Cursor?How do you handle auth?Any alternatives?
Sign in to join the discussion.