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Fast file editing via Morph Apply API (10,500 tokens/sec, 98% accuracy)

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Morph Fast Apply

Fast, AI-powered file editing using the Morph Apply API. Edit files without reading them first. Processes at 10,500 tokens/sec with 98% accuracy.

When to Use

  • Fast file edits without reading entire file first
  • Batch edits to a file (multiple changes in one operation)
  • When you know what to change but file is large
  • Large files where reading would consume too many tokens

Key Pattern: Code Markers

Use // ... existing code ... (or language-appropriate comments) to mark where edits go:

# ... existing code ...
try:
    result = process()
except Exception as e:
    log.error(e)
# ... existing code ...

The API intelligently places your edit in the right location.

Usage

Add error handling

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_apply.py \
    --file "src/auth.py" \
    --instruction "Add error handling to login function" \
    --code_edit "# ... existing code ...
try:
    user = authenticate(credentials)
except AuthError as e:
    log.error(f'Auth failed: {e}')
    raise
# ... existing code ..."

Add logging

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_apply.py \
    --file "src/api.py" \
    --instruction "Add debug logging" \
    --code_edit "# ... existing code ...
logger.debug(f'Processing request: {request.id}')
# ... existing code ..."

TypeScript example

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_apply.py \
    --file "src/types.ts" \
    --instruction "Add user validation" \
    --code_edit "// ... existing code ...
if (!user) throw new Error('User not found');
if (!user.isActive) throw new Error('User inactive');
// ... existing code ..."

Parameters

ParameterDescription
--fileFile path to edit (required)
--instructionHuman description of the change (required)
--code_editCode snippet with markers showing where to place edit (required)

vs Claude's Edit Tool

ToolBest For
morph-applyFast edits, don't need to read file first, large files, batch edits
Claude EditSmall precise edits when file is already in context

Use morph-apply when:

  • File is not in context and reading it would be expensive
  • File is very large (>500 lines)
  • Making multiple related edits at once
  • You know the context of the change (function name, class, etc.)

Use Claude Edit when:

  • File is already in context from prior Read
  • Very precise edits requiring exact old/new string matching
  • Small files (<200 lines)

MCP Server Required

Requires morph server in mcp_config.json with MORPH_API_KEY.

Performance

  • Speed: 10,500 tokens/sec
  • Accuracy: 98% correct placement
  • Token savings: Don't need to read entire file first