The File Edit Check MCP Server is a tool designed to enhance code safety and documentation. It enforces mandatory pre-read verification and detailed commit documentation to prevent blind, uninformed modifications to files.
To use this server, install it via the command npm install. After installation, build the project using npm run build and add the server to your Model Context Protocol (MCP) client configuration file.
Its key features include enforcing pre-read verification before any file edit, preventing blind writes and diffs, providing structured guidance for commit messages, and being implemented in TypeScript with robust error handling.
Common use cases are ensuring developers review a file's current state before editing, maintaining detailed project history through structured commit messages, and preventing accidental overwrites in team-based, collaborative development environments.
Frequently asked questions clarify its purpose: pre-read checks ensure awareness of a file's state to prevent blind changes. It is well-suited for collaborative projects as it enforces checks that improve team workflow. Installation is completed via the standard npm process as described.