# Edit File

> Make line-based edits to a text file. Each edit replaces exact line sequences with new content. Returns a git-style diff showing the changes made. Only works within allowed directories.

- Skill: `xiaobai1017/edit-file` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add xiaobai1017/edit-file`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/xiaobai1017/edit-file/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Author: xiaobai1017 (https://skillmd.com/u/xiaobai1017)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/xiaobai1017/edit-file

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# Edit File

Make line-based edits to a text file. Each edit replaces exact line sequences with new content. Returns a git-style diff showing the changes made. Only works within allowed directories.

## Purpose

This skill provides access to the MCP tool `edit_file`. It allows you to make line-based edits to a text file. each edit replaces exact line sequences with new content. returns a git-style diff showing the changes made. only works within allowed directories..

## Parameters

The tool accepts the following parameters:

### `path`
**Required**
- **Type**: `string`
- **Description**: No description provided

### `edits`
**Required**
- **Type**: `array`
- **Description**: No description provided

### `dryRun`
*Optional*
- **Type**: `boolean`
- **Description**: Preview changes using git-style diff format


## Usage Instructions

To use this tool:

1. **Prepare the parameters** according to the schema above
2. **Invoke the MCP tool** `edit_file` with the prepared parameters
3. **Process the result** returned by the tool

## Example

```json
{
  "path": "example_value",
  "edits": {},
  "dryRun": true
}
```

## Expected Output

The tool returns data with the following structure:

- **content** (`string`): No description provided


## Notes

- This skill requires an active MCP connection to the server providing the `edit_file` tool
- Ensure the MCP server is properly configured and running before attempting to use this tool
- Review the parameter requirements carefully to avoid errors