// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP FILE EDIT TOOLS

32 tools from the MCP File Edit MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 32 MCP FILE EDIT TOOLS

READ 13 tools

Read get_code_structure Get the overall code structure of a file. Read get_file_info Get detailed file information. Read get_function_at_line Get the function that contains a specific line number. Read get_project_directory Get the current project directory. Read git_diff Get git diff output. Read git_log Get git commit log. Read git_status Get git repository status. Read list_files list_files Read list_functions List all functions in a code file. Read read_file Read file contents. Read search_files search_files Read search_functions search_functions Read ssh_download ssh_download

WRITE 11 tools

Write git_pull Pull changes from remote repository. Write copy_file Copy a file or directory. Write create_file create_file Write git_add Add files to git staging area. Write git_commit Commit staged changes. Write move_file Move or rename a file. Write patch_file patch_file Write replace_in_files replace_in_files Write set_project_directory set_project_directory Write ssh_upload ssh_upload Write write_file Write content to a file.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_file Delete a file or directory.

EXECUTE 7 tools

Execute git_branch git_branch Execute git_clone Clone a remote git repository. Execute git_init Initialize a new git repository. Execute git_remote git_remote Execute ssh_sync ssh_sync Execute git_checkout Checkout a branch or commit. Execute git_push git_push

// FAQ

How many tools does the MCP File Edit MCP server have? +

The MCP File Edit MCP server exposes 32 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on MCP File Edit tools? +

Route the MCP File Edit server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do MCP File Edit tools fall into? +

MCP File Edit tools are categorised as Read (13), Write (11), Destructive (1), Execute (7). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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