mcp-server-diff-python is a server that finds differences between two text strings. It uses Python's built-in difflib library to generate these differences, outputting them in the standard Unified diff format. This makes it useful for text comparison and version control.
To use it, you must configure the server within your application. For example, in Claude Desktop, you add the server configuration to the relevant settings file. Alternatively, you can clone the project repository and run the server using the commands provided in its documentation.
Key features include providing a tool to get text differences in Unified diff format, supporting easy integration with applications like Claude Desktop, and using Python's difflib for efficient comparison.
Use cases include comparing different versions of documents, assisting with version control by highlighting changes between file revisions, and facilitating collaborative editing by showing real-time differences.
Frequently asked questions clarify that the Unified diff format is a standard, compact way to display added and removed lines. The server can handle large text files, though performance depends on the input size. Installation is required by cloning the repository and following the setup instructions.