ast_replace_symbol_body

MCP tool from Ast MCP Server by yailPeralta

Prepare a body-only replacement while preserving the signature

How to use it

Project documentation lists ast_replace_symbol_body for the Ast MCP Server MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

Install Ast MCP Server

$npm install --global ast-mcp-server --ignore-scripts
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