Bun Docs in Zed
MCP server integration for searching Bun documentation directly in Zed editor
What is Bun Docs in Zed?
Bun Docs in Zed is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server integration for searching bun documentation directly in zed editor
MCP server integration for searching Bun documentation directly in Zed editor
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Features
- MCP server integration for searching Bun documentation direc
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx bun-docs-mcp-zedConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Bun Docs in Zed
Bun Docs MCP for Zed is a Zed editor extension that integrates Bun's official documentation directly into the AI assistant panel. It auto-downloads a Rust-compiled proxy binary from GitHub Releases on first use, requiring no build step, and allows developers to ask Bun-specific questions while coding without leaving the editor.
Prerequisites
- Zed editor version 0.214.5 or later installed
- Internet access to download the extension binary from GitHub Releases on first use
- No additional build tools required — the binary is pre-compiled for macOS, Linux, and Windows
Clone the repository for local dev-extension installation
Since the extension is not yet in the Zed marketplace, install it as a local dev extension by cloning the repository to your machine.
git clone https://github.com/kjanat/bun-docs-mcp-zed
cd bun-docs-mcp-zedInstall as a dev extension in Zed
Open Zed and use the command palette to install the local extension. Zed will handle building and registering the extension automatically.
# In Zed:
# Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Linux/Windows)
# Type: zed: install dev extension
# Select the cloned bun-docs-mcp-zed directoryAlternatively, configure as a remote MCP server
For Zed v0.214.5+ you can add the official Bun documentation MCP endpoint directly in your Zed settings as a context server without installing any extension.
// In ~/.config/zed/settings.json
{
"context_servers": {
"bun-docs": {
"url": "https://bun.com/docs/mcp",
"enabled": true,
"headers": {}
}
}
}Open the AI Assistant and enable the Bun Docs context
Once installed, open the Zed AI assistant panel and enable the bun-docs-mcp context from the context dropdown to make Bun documentation available to your queries.
# In Zed:
# Press Cmd+Shift+A (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+A (Linux/Windows)
# Click the context dropdown
# Enable 'bun-docs-mcp'Bun Docs in Zed Examples
Client configuration
Remote context server configuration for Zed settings.json — no extra binary needed, works with Zed v0.214.5+.
{
"context_servers": {
"bun-docs": {
"url": "https://bun.com/docs/mcp",
"enabled": true,
"headers": {}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example questions to ask in the Zed AI assistant panel once the Bun Docs context is enabled.
- "How does Bun.serve work and what options can I pass to it?"
- "Explain Bun's built-in WebSocket server support with an example"
- "What are the Bun TCP socket APIs and how do they differ from Node.js?"
- "How do I read a file using Bun.file and what formats does it support?"
- "Show me how to spawn a subprocess with Bun.spawn and capture stdout"
- "What bundler options does Bun support and how do I configure a build?"Troubleshooting Bun Docs in Zed
Extension binary fails to download on first use
Check your internet connection and ensure GitHub Releases is accessible. The binary is downloaded to ~/Library/Application Support/Zed/extensions/work/bun-docs-mcp/bun-docs-mcp-proxy/ on macOS. If behind a proxy, configure your system proxy settings.
bun-docs-mcp context does not appear in the Zed context dropdown
Confirm the dev extension was installed correctly by opening Cmd+Shift+P and searching for 'zed: open extension'. If missing, re-run the install dev extension step pointing to the cloned directory.
Zed shows an error about unsupported context server version
Update Zed to version 0.214.5 or later. The remote MCP context server feature was introduced in that release.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bun Docs in Zed
What is Bun Docs in Zed?
Bun Docs in Zed is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server integration for searching bun documentation directly in zed editor It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Bun Docs in Zed?
Follow the installation instructions on the Bun Docs in Zed GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Bun Docs in Zed?
Bun Docs in Zed works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Bun Docs in Zed free to use?
Yes, Bun Docs in Zed is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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