JsonDiffPatch

by benjamine

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Compares and patches JSON objects with a compact delta format that captures additions, modifications, deletions, and array moves for efficient data synchronization and change visualization.

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Author: benjamine
Repository: benjamine/jsondiffpatch
GitHub stars: 4,975
Downloads: 644
License: MIT License
Categories: Developer Tools, AI, Infrastructure
Tags: #web

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name JsonDiffPatch

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) npx
Arguments
- Argument 1 -y
- Argument 2 diff-mcp
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

``json { "mcpServers": { "diff": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "diff-mcp" ] } } }``

`diff`

Compare text or data and get a readable diff. Inputs: left (string | unknown[] | Record<string, unknown>), leftFormat (optional string), right (string | unknown[] | Record<string, unknown>), rightFormat (optional string), outputFormat (optional string)

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jsondiffpatch": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "diff-mcp"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "diff-mcp"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "npx"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "diff-mcp"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "npx"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "diff-mcp"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "cmd"
}

<p align="center"> <img src="./logo.svg" width="48px" align="center" alt="jsondiffpatch logo" /> <h1 align="center">diff-mcp</h1> <p align="center"> <a href="https://jsondiffpatch.com">jsondiffpatch.com</a> <br/> MCP Server to compare text or data and get a diff </p> </p>  <p align="center"> <a href="https://github.com/benjamine/jsondiffpatch/actions?query=branch%3Amaster"><img src="https://github.com/benjamine/jsondiffpatch/actions/workflows/CI.yml/badge.svg?event=push&branch=master" alt="JsonDiffPatch CI status" /></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/beneidel" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/created%20by-@beneidel-BACABA.svg" alt="Created by Benjamin Eidelman"></a> <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/benjamine/jsondiffpatch" alt="License"></a> <a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/jsondiffpatch" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/dw/jsondiffpatch.svg" alt="npm"></a> <a href="https://github.com/benjamine/jsondiffpatch" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/stars/benjamine/jsondiffpatch" alt="stars"></a> </p> --- powered by [jsondiffpatch](https://github.com/benjamine/jsondiffpatch) ## Features - compare text (using text diff powered by [google-diff-match-patch](http://code.google.com/p/google-diff-match-patch/) ) - compare data (json, json5, yaml, toml, xml, html) and get a readable diff in multiple output formats (text, json, jsonpatch) ## Tool ### diff compare text or data and get a readable diff. **Inputs:** - `left` (string | unknown[] | Record<string, unknown>): left text or data - `leftFormat` (string, optional): text, json, json5 (default), yaml, toml, xml, html - `right` (string | unknown[] | Record<string, unknown>): right text or data (to compare with left) - `rightFormat` (string, optional): text, json, json5 (default), yaml, toml, xml, html - `outputFormat` (string, optional): text (default), json, jsonpatch ## Setup ### Usage with Claude Desktop Add this to your `claude_desktop_config.json`: ``` json { "mcpServers": { "diff": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "diff-mcp" ] } } } ``` ## All contributors ✨ <a href="https://github.com/benjamine/jsondiffpatch/graphs/contributors"> <p align="center"> <img width="720" src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=benjamine/jsondiffpatch" alt="A table of avatars from the project's contributors" /> </p> </a> ## License This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

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