Agent Tool
Encoding-aware, indentation-smart file tools for AI coding agents. 20+ tools including read/edit with automatic encoding detection, smart indentation conversion, SSH, SFTP, process management, and system utilities. Preserves file encoding (UTF-8, EUC-KR, Shift_JIS, etc.) and respects .editorconfig settings.
Install Agent Tool
Install instructions vary — visit the GitHub repository for the latest install command. Most MCP servers follow one of three patterns: npx -y <package> for Node, uvx <package> for Python, or docker run <image> for containerized servers.
Use Agent Tool with Claude Code
Once the server is on your machine, register it with Claude Code so the agent can call it like any other tool. The general pattern is:
claude mcp add knewstimek-agent-tool -- <install-command>After it's registered, run claude and ask anything that requires Agent Tool. Claude Code will negotiate the MCP handshake and surface the server's tools, prompts, and resources to the model automatically. See our Claude Code MCP guide for environment variables, scope flags, and credential handling.
What this server is for
Agent Tool sits in the developer tools category. It's community-maintained — check the repo's last-commit date and open issues before depending on it in production. The full description from the source list:
Encoding-aware, indentation-smart file tools for AI coding agents. 20+ tools including read/edit with automatic encoding detection, smart indentation conversion, SSH, SFTP, process management, and system utilities. Preserves file encoding (UTF-8, EUC-KR, Shift_JIS, etc.) and respects .editorconfig settings.
FAQ
Is Agent Tool free?
Yes — every MCP server in the ClawHire directory is open-source or freely available. Some servers proxy to paid APIs (you supply your own keys), but the server itself is free.
Does it work with Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf?
If a client speaks the Model Context Protocol, it can use this server. The transport (stdio vs SSE vs HTTP) needs to match what the client supports, but the server itself is client-agnostic.
How do I report a bug or contribute?
Open an issue or PR on the GitHub repository.
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