format_document

GliderMCP

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Formats a C# document according to the project's formatting rules and returns diff output.

Why this tool exists

Small code fixes, using-directive cleanup, and formatting keep generated patches reviewable.

How it helps the agent

The model can separate behavioral edits from mechanical cleanup and keep diffs closer to the project style.

Try it locally in the GliderMCP playground

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
filePath	string	Yes	File path to format.
projectName	string	No	Optional project name filter.
applyChanges	boolean	No	If true (default), applies changes to disk. If false, returns preview only.
includeDiff	boolean	No	Include unified diff in response. Default is true.
maxDiffChars	number	No	Max diff characters. Use 0 for unlimited. Default is 50000.
pathStyle	string	No	Path style: 'absolute' (default) or 'relative' (to solution root).

Examples

Preview formatting a file

Request 
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "format_document",
    "arguments": {
      "filePath": "/Users/dev/MyProject/Program.cs",
      "applyChanges": false
    }
  }
}

Response 
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "filePath": "/path/to/File.cs",
    "changed": true,
    "applied": false,
    "filesChanged": 1,
    "unifiedDiff": "...",
    "changedFiles": [
      {
        "filePath": "/path/to/File.cs",
        "changeCount": 1,
        "diff": "..."
      }
    ]
  },
  "error": null
}

Response Notes

Returns diff output for the formatting operation

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