# MCP File Editor Server

> Use this tool when you need to perform complex file operations, such as reading, writing, and editing files with advanced features like regex-based replacements. It solves problems related to file manipulation, content verification, and error handling, making it ideal for tasks that require precise and robust file management. The tool accepts file inputs and provides edited file outputs, making it a valuable asset in various contexts where accurate file editing is crucial.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/pwilkin-mcp-file-edit  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pwilkin-mcp-file-edit

## Description

Enables comprehensive file operations including reading, writing, searching, and editing files with advanced features like regex-based replacements, line-specific modifications, and directory-wide search capabilities. Provides 8 robust tools for safe file manipulation with content verification and detailed error handling.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.87
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/jsv9rm9s31)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/pwilkin/mcp-file-edit>

## 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": "pwilkin-mcp-file-edit"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pwilkin-mcp-file-edit` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/pwilkin-mcp-file-edit/pull`

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