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zed-brave-search-context-server

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Adds the Brave Search MCP server to Zed's assistant panel.

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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

json
{
  "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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