Zed
High-performance multiplayer code editor. Zed is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by zed-industries. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Development/Collaboration.
What is this MCP
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor developed by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, designed for seamless collaborative coding.
How to use this MCP
Install Zed via direct download or package manager on macOS and Linux (Windows and web versions are in development). For development, follow the platform-specific build guides in the repository.
What this MCP can be used for
Zed can be used for real-time collaborative coding, individual development with high performance, and integrating with tools like Tree-sitter for enhanced syntax parsing.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Zed MCP server?
Zed is a Model Context Protocol server from zed-industries. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect Zed to my AI client?
Add Zed to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
Is Zed free to use?
Zed is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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