File Change Impact Assessor Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Quantify code blast radius and prevent regressions
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Why people use File Change Impact Assessor
Preventing regressions with File Change Impact Assessor dependency tracing
This MCP changes the workflow by making those connections explicit. Instead of manual hunting, your agent performs a deterministic trace of your imports. You get a clear, mathematical answer to how much damage a change might cause, turning a guessing game into a precise engineering task.
What Vinkius changes
You stop guessing which files will break when you edit code.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Refactoring a core utility
An engineer wants to rewrite a shared helper function.
- Real-world use case 02
Cleaning up dead code
A developer wants to delete an old module.
- Real-world use case 03
Optimizing CI/CD pipelines
A DevOps engineer uses the impact analysis to trigger only the specific tests related to a changed file, significantly speeding up build times.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete File Change Impact Assessor capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with File Change Impact Assessor.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through File Change Impact Assessor.
- 01 Capability
Identify test coverage
Finds the exact test files that validate the logic of your target file. This ensures you aren't running unnecessary tests or missing critical ones.
- 02 Capability
Analyze impact
Calculates the risk level and the total number of files affected by a change. It gives you a clear view of the blast radius before you commit.
- 03 Capability
Get dependency graph
Retrieves a structural map of how your files are linked via imports. It helps you visualize the hierarchy and connections in your project.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask File Change Impact Assessor to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use File Change Impact Assessor from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it File Change Impact Assessor, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable File Change Impact Assessor for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the File Change Impact Assessor URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable File Change Impact Assessor in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-change-impact-assessor": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using File Change Impact Assessor
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using File Change Impact Assessor, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-change-impact-assessor": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using File Change Impact Assessor
Ask Copilot: "Using File Change Impact Assessor, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-change-impact-assessor": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using File Change Impact Assessor
Open Cascade and ask: "Using File Change Impact Assessor, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-change-impact-assessor": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using File Change Impact Assessor
Ask Cline: "Using File Change Impact Assessor, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add file-change-impact-assessor --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OGxlWIXoggwPNcW9nEesBtEbgmW7g02txdbcnMkr/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using File Change Impact Assessor
Ask Claude: "Using File Change Impact Assessor, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work File Change Impact Assessor can move forward.
Software engineers and DevOps professionals who manage complex, interconnected codebases and want to move fast without breaking things.
Software Engineer
Uses it during refactoring to ensure a change in one module doesn't crash a distant part of the app.
DevOps Engineer
Relies on it to validate that CI/CD pipelines are running the correct subset of tests for a specific PR.
Technical Lead
Uses the dependency insights to assess the risk of large-scale architectural migrations.
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Before you connect
Questions about File Change Impact Assessor.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the File Change Impact Assessor prevent broken builds?
It identifies every file that relies on the code you are changing. By knowing the exact blast radius, you can run the specific tests needed to catch errors before they are committed.
Can I use File Change Impact Assessor with Cursor or VS Code?
Yes. This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor, VS Code, and Windsurf, allowing your agent to analyze your local files directly.
Does File Change Impact Assessor work with TypeScript and JavaScript?
Yes, it parses import statements to build dependency graphs, making it effective for both TypeScript and JavaScript projects.
How does File Change Impact Assessor help with testing?
It maps your code logic to your test files. Instead of running your entire test suite, you can use the capability to find and run only the tests that cover the specific code you modified.
Is the dependency tracing in File Change Impact Assessor accurate?
Yes. It uses deterministic tracing of import statements to build a real structural map of your project, rather than relying on fuzzy pattern matching.
How is the impact radius calculated?
The impact radius is calculated by counting the unique files in the transitive dependency tree that import the target file or its importers.
What is the difference between MODIFY, DELETE, and RENAME?
MODIFY updates content, DELETE removes the file, and RENAME changes the filename. All three trigger dependency checks to ensure importers are updated or accounted for.
Can I use this to find which tests to run?
Yes, you can use the identify_test_coverage capability to find the specific test files that exercise the logic of your target file.
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