About File Editing Server
Ghostwriter is a lightweight terminal text editor for users who edit files locally or across a client-server connection. It emphasizes continuous file synchronization and workspace sandboxing.
Key features
- 01Terminal-based text editing
- 02Continuous file synchronization
- 03Client-server remote editing
- 04Workspace sandboxing
Use cases
- 01Editing files in a terminal
- 02Editing a remote workspace
- 03Keeping file changes synchronized
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEGhostwriter editor
Ghostwriter is a lightweight, fast terminal-based text editor with continuous file synchronization and optional client-server architecture for remote editing. It prioritizes zero-configuration operation, blazing performance, and strict security sandboxing while providing a modern editing experience.
Key Value Propositions:
- Zero Config: Works perfectly out of the box with opinionated defaults
- Continuous Sync: Never lose data with contiuous file synchronization
- Remote Ready: Seamless local and remote editing with identical user experience
- Security First: Strict workspace sandboxing and single-user model
Usage Examples
Start a server hosting a workspace directory:
ghostwriter --server /workspace --port 8080
Connect to a remote server from another machine:
ghostwriter --connect ws://server:8080
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