File Modifier
FreeNot checkedEnables targeted text file modifications through operations like adding, replacing, and deleting content at specific locations.
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Enables targeted text file modifications through operations like adding, replacing, and deleting content at specific locations.
README
A Model Context Protocol server for file modifications. This server provides functionality to modify files through Claude or other AI assistants using MCP.
Features
- Add content at specific line numbers
- Replace existing content
- Delete content
- UTF-8 encoding support
Installation
npm install -g mcp-server-file-modifier
Usage
mcp-server-file-modifier
The server will start on port 3000 by default.
API
The server provides the following operations:
add: Add new content at a specific linereplace: Replace content matching a targetdelete: Delete content matching a target
License
MIT
Installing File Modifier
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/jpinillagoshawk/mcp-server-file-modifierFAQ
Is File Modifier MCP free?
Yes, File Modifier MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does File Modifier need an API key?
No, File Modifier runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is File Modifier hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install File Modifier in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open File Modifier on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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