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GitHub MCP Server for Zed

GitHub MCP Server Extension for Zed

Zed extension that plugs GitHub MCP Server into the editor's Agent Panel

PluginHigh risk

loamstudios/zed-mcp-server-githubAuthor: Loam Studios

Install

Zed > Extensions

Find the extension in the Zed catalog or via the command palette by searching extensions.

This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.

What it does

Adds the official GitHub MCP Server as a context server in Zed's Agent Panel. It is installed from the Zed extensions catalog. It needs a GitHub personal access token with repo scope set under context_servers.

Who it is for. Developers who code in Zed and want the built-in agent to work with GitHub.

Good fit when

  • You work in Zed and use the Agent Panel
  • The agent needs access to GitHub repositories, issues and pull requests

Not a fit when

  • You do not use Zed: connect GitHub MCP Server directly in other clients
  • You cannot issue a token with repo scope

Example request

Show open pull requests in this repository and briefly describe the changes in each

Limitations

Works only inside Zed. The README is very short: tools and behavior come from GitHub MCP Server. The token is stored in the editor settings.

How to disable. Uninstall the extension in Zed > Extensions or remove the mcp-server-github block from context_servers.

Security check

  • Requires a GitHub token with repo scope, which grants broad repository access
  • The agent can act in your GitHub account on your behalf

README in short

The extension integrates GitHub MCP Server as a context server for Zed's Agent Panel. It is installed through the extensions menu or the command palette. A GitHub personal access token with repo scope is required. The README shows a sample context_servers config.

FAQ

What token scope is required?

The README asks for a GitHub personal access token with repo scope.

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