GitHub MCP Server for Zed plugin
GitHub MCP Server Extension for Zed
Zed extension that plugs GitHub MCP Server into the editor's Agent Panel
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Broad access
Why this level
- Requires a GitHub token with repo scope, which grants broad repository access
- The agent can act in your GitHub account on your behalf
Install
Manual install
Zed > ExtensionsFind the extension in the Zed catalog or via the command palette by searching extensions.
Access and checks
How we reviewBroad accessThe tool can change data, run commands or handle secrets.
- Requires a GitHub token with repo scope, which grants broad repository access
- The agent can act in your GitHub account on your behalf
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 eachLimitations
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.
FAQ
What token scope is required?
The README asks for a GitHub personal access token with repo scope.
Discussion
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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.