Hide MCP server

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About Hide MCP server

MCP server for Hide

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hide-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "sync"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Hide MCP server?

Hide MCP server is an MCP server for Hide, a headless IDE. It provides file editing and bash execution tools, enabling AI assistants like Claude to interact with files and run commands in a persistent shell.

How to use Hide MCP server?

Configure it in your Claude Desktop configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) using uv for development or uvx for published packages. The server runs over stdio.

Key features of Hide MCP server?

Text Editor with line numbers and edit history
Bash shell with persistent state and output truncation
Works with common Linux/Python packages
Supports background processes
Builds as a standalone executable via PyInstaller
Debugged via MCP Inspector

Use cases of Hide MCP server?

View and edit files with line-level awareness
Create new files or directories programmatically
Run shell commands and scripts in a persistent environment
Perform string replacements and insertions in code files

FAQ from Hide MCP server

What are the tools available?

The server provides two tools: Text Editor (view, edit, create, replace, insert, track history) and Bash (persistent shell with common packages and background processes).

How do I install Hide MCP server for Claude Desktop?

Add a configuration entry to your Claude Desktop config file using uv for a local clone or uvx for the published PyPI package.

What are the dependencies and runtime requirements?

The server requires Python, uv, and is published on PyPI. It can also be packaged as a standalone executable with PyInstaller.

How do I debug Hide MCP server?

Since it runs over stdio, use the MCP Inspector: run npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv --directory /path/to/hide-mcp run hide-mcp.

What transport protocol does Hide MCP server use?

It communicates over stdio, as is standard for MCP servers.

Frequently asked questions

What are the tools available?

The server provides two tools: Text Editor (view, edit, create, replace, insert, track history) and Bash (persistent shell with common packages and background processes).