neilberkman/editorconfig_mcp

Overview

A Model Context Protocol server that formats files according to .editorconfig rules. It acts as a proactive formatting gatekeeper, ensuring AI-generated code adheres to project-specific formatting standards before output.

Best for

Best for
Developers using AI coding assistants who want to automatically enforce project formatting standards

Use cases

• Enforce consistent indentation and line endings in AI-generated code
• Automatically format code to match project .editorconfig settings
• Prevent formatting drift when using AI coding assistants

How to use

Install

npx editorconfig-mcp-server

Tools exposed

• editorconfig-mcp-server

Tested with

Claude Code

Notes

A Model Context Protocol server that formats files according to .editorconfig rules. It acts as a proactive formatting gatekeeper, ensuring AI-generated code adheres to project-specific formatting standards before output.

5 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-06-17. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Enforce consistent indentation and line endings in AI-generated code
• Automatically format code to match project .editorconfig settings
• Prevent formatting drift when using AI coding assistants

Pros

• Simple integration with MCP-compatible AI tools
• Enforces existing .editorconfig rules without manual intervention
• Lightweight JavaScript implementation

Cons

• Limited to .editorconfig rules, not a full linter or formatter
• Requires a pre-existing .editorconfig file in the project
• Only 5 GitHub stars, indicating early-stage or niche adoption

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