Headless Code Editor MCP Server

Headless Code Editor MCP Server

A robust, language-agnostic headless code editor that leverages the Language Server Protocol (LSP) for code intelligence and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI-assisted code manipulation.

Features

• LSP integration for language intelligence
• Secure file system operations with strict access controls
• Session-based editing with state management
• TypeScript/JavaScript language support with in-depth analysis
• React component detection and manipulation
• Format-preserving edit operations
• Comprehensive logging and error tracking

Installation

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

# Run tests
npm test

Usage

Starting the Server

# Start with allowed directory
node build/index.js /path/to/workspace

# Start with multiple allowed directories
node build/index.js /path/to/workspace1 /path/to/workspace2

MCP Tools

1. start_session: Create a new editing session
2. edit_code: Apply edits to code
3. validate_code: Validate current code state
4. close_session: Clean up and close a session

Example Integration

const client = new Client(
  { name: "example-client", version: "1.0.0" },
  { capabilities: {} }
);

// Connect to server
const transport = new StdioClientTransport({
  command: "node",
  args: ["./build/index.js", "/workspace"]
});

await client.connect(transport);

// Start session
const result = await client.request({
  method: "tools/call",
  params: {
    name: "start_session",
    arguments: {
      filePath: "/workspace/example.ts",
      languageId: "typescript"
    }
  }
});

Architecture

• LSP Manager: Coordinates language server lifecycle and communication
• Document Manager: Handles document state and synchronization
• Session Manager: Manages editing sessions and state
• Edit Operation Manager: Processes and validates code edits
• File System Manager: Provides secure file system access

Security Features

• Path validation and normalization
• Access control through allowed directories
• Input sanitization
• File system operation boundaries
• Symlink security checks

Incomplete Tasks

Language Support

• Python language server integration
• Java language server integration
• Support for additional language servers

Framework Support

• Component state analysis
• Hook dependencies tracking
• Automatic import management
• Type-aware refactoring

Edit Operations

• Multi-file edit operations
• Complex refactoring operations
• Workspace-wide changes
• Conflict resolution system

Performance

• Operation batching
• Incremental update optimization
• Memory usage optimization
• Large file handling improvements

Testing

• End-to-end test suite
• Performance benchmarks
• Load testing
• Cross-platform testing

Documentation

• API documentation
• Integration guides
• Deployment guide
• Troubleshooting guide

Infrastructure

• Remote server support
• Configuration system
• Plugin architecture
• Workspace indexing

Monitoring

• Performance metrics
• Operation analytics
• Health monitoring
• Resource usage tracking

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Add tests for new functionality
4. Ensure all tests pass
5. Submit a pull request

Documentation

Architecture and Design

• Core Architecture: Foundational architecture and system design
• LSP Smart Editor Architecture: Language Server Protocol integration details
• Framework Integration Guide: Framework-specific support and integration patterns
• Language Server Integration: Language server implementation and configuration
• MVP Implementation Plan: Development roadmap and implementation stages

Our documentation covers:

• System architecture and design principles
• Component interactions and dependencies
• Framework integration patterns
• Language server specifications
• Implementation guidelines and best practices
• Security considerations
• Performance optimization strategies

For additional documentation needs, see our Incomplete Tasks section.

License

MIT

Development Status

Currently in alpha stage (v0.0.10) with basic TypeScript/JavaScript support and React component analysis. See the Incomplete Tasks section for planned features.