# mcp-editor

> Use this tool when you need to securely manipulate files on a server without automated writes, allowing for client-approved operations to prevent system harm. The mcp-editor enables safe file editing via a controlled interface, solving issues related to unauthorized file modifications. It accepts file operation inputs and outputs the results, ideal for use cases requiring precise control over server file systems.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/arathald-mcp-editor  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/arathald-mcp-editor

## Description

A TypeScript MCP server port of Anthropic's filesystem editing tools, allowing file manipulation via client-approved operations without automated writes to prevent system harm.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.68
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lnfcd9is5i)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/arathald/mcp-editor>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "arathald-mcp-editor"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/arathald-mcp-editor` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/arathald-mcp-editor/pull`

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