MCP Server — tatn/mcp-server-diff-python

This is an MCP server that gets the difference between two texts.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Server?

This is an MCP server that gets the difference between two texts.

What the server does

An MCP server for obtaining text differences between two strings. This server leverages Python's standard library difflib to efficiently generate and provide differences between two texts in Unified diff format, making it ideal for text comparison and version control purposes.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
get-unified-diffGet differences between two texts in Unified diff format
string_bTarget text to compare against (required)

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-diff-python": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-diff-python"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP to get-unified-diff.”
  • “Use MCP to Arguments.”
  • “Use MCP to string b.”

Frequently asked questions

This is an MCP server that gets the difference between two texts. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.