Install Text File Read And Refactor in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add text-file-read-and-refactor -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Text File Read And Refactor MCP server do?
Token-efficient text-file search, reading and refactoring that detects each file's BOM and codepage and preserves them on save.
Is the Text File Read And Refactor MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does Text File Read And Refactor run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Text File Read And Refactor to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/FI-Mihej/text_file_read_and_refactor_mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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