mcp -diff-editor

This MCP server, Diff Editor, provides AI-assisted code diff analysis, semantic comparison, and intelligent merge capabilities. It exposes a suite of tools for comparing files and directories, analyzing changes at a semantic level, generating patches, and performing merges with conflict resolution. Typical workflows include performing a diff between two code versions, analyzing the nature of changes (syntax-aware, refactoring patterns, and impact), and then applying or previewing merges in a safe manner. The server is designed to integrate with MCP clients to deliver rich diff visualizations, pattern detection, and human-readable summaries of changes.

Prerequisites:

• Node.js (LTS) and npm installed on your machine
• Git (optional but recommended for cloning the repository)

Installation steps:

1. Clone the repository or download the package: git clone https://github.com/your-org/samihalawa-mcp-server-diff-editor.git cd samihalawa-mcp-server-diff-editor

2. Install dependencies: npm install

3. Start the MCP server: npm start

4. (Optional) If you need to run directly via node for debugging: node server.js

5. Connect an MCP client and begin using the available tools such as compare_files, compare_directories, analyze_changes, generate_patch, merge_files, resolve_conflicts, and more.

Notes and tips:

• Ensure dependencies are installed (npm install) before starting the server.
• If your environment uses a custom port or host, configure environment variables as needed (not required by default).
• The server supports multiple file types and languages; verify your input formats match the supported formats listed in the README.
• When merging, use preview_merge to review results before applying patches to avoid introducing conflicts.
• If you encounter path issues, ensure server.js is the entry point referenced by your start script or adjust the args accordingly.
• The npm package name for this server appears to be samihalawa-mcp-server-diff-editor; adjust if you publish under a different package name.