Text Editor
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 90/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 1.2.2 · Package mcp-text-editor
Summary: Text Editor completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 6 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | uv pip install mcp-text-editor (Python venv, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 6 tools listed in 9.4s. |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Latest release published 39 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (PyPI long_description (package README)). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~1,241 tokens for 6 tools (5,831 bytes) · about 15% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): medium.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Functional tasks (0/0 passed, tested 2026-10-22)
| Task | Tool | Result | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| write file | - | not run | no recognizable write tool |
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
get_text_file_contents, patch_text_file_contents, create_text_file, append_text_file_contents, delete_text_file_contents, insert_text_file_contents
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"text-editor": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-text-editor"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Text Editor deprecated?
No. mcp-text-editor was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Text Editor?
Nothing; Text Editor is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Text Editor need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 6 tools.
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