Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-file-editor": {
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-file-editor"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
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What Mcp File Editor does
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides advanced file operations for reading, writing, searching, and editing files. This server offers 10 powerful tools for file manipulation with robust error handling and comprehensive test coverage.
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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. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install Mcp File Editor?
- Mcp File Editor supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with Mcp File Editor?
- Mcp File Editor is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
- Is Mcp File Editor actively maintained?
- Mcp File Editor is less actively maintained — last commit was 275 days ago. It has 1 GitHub stars.
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