zed-brave-search-context-server
Adds the Brave Search MCP server to Zed's assistant panel.
Documentation
Zed Brave Search Context Server
This extension provides a Model Context Server for Brave Search, for use with the Zed AI assistant. It leverages this MCP server.
It adds `/brave_web_search` and `/brave_local_search` slash commands to the Assistant Panel.
Configuration
Getting an API Key
To use the extension, first you will need to acquire a Brave API key.
1. Sign up for a Brave Search API account
2. Choose a plan (Free tier available with 2,000 queries/month)
3. Generate your API key from the developer dashboard
{
"context_servers": {
"brave_search": {
"settings": {
"brave_api_key": ""
}
}
}
}Usage
- `/brave_web_search [count] [offset]`: Execute web searches with pagination and filtering.
- `/brave_local_search [count]`: Search for local businesses and services. Automatically falls back to web search if no local results found.
Frequently asked questions
What is zed-brave-search-context-server?
zed-brave-search-context-server is Adds the Brave Search MCP server to Zed's assistant panel.
How do I install zed-brave-search-context-server?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is zed-brave-search-context-server open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/reecelikesramen/zed-brave-search-context-server.
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