# MCP SmallEdit

> Use this tool when you need to make precise modifications to files without overwriting the entire file. It solves problems such as updating specific lines or patterns in large files, and supports inputs like file paths and edit commands, producing modified files as output. Ideal for use cases where minimal file changes are required, such as data correction or configuration updates.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/mikeybeez-mcp-smalledit  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mikeybeez-mcp-smalledit

## Description

Provides tools for making small, targeted edits to files using stream editors like sed and awk, enabling efficient modifications without full file replacement.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.96
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/thug35kg6e)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/MikeyBeez/mcp-smalledit>

## 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": "mikeybeez-mcp-smalledit"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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