How to set up the CIDX MCP on Zed

This guide shows how to configure the CIDX MCP within the Zed editor.

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

1. Open Zed preferences

   Under Extensions, find the MCP configuration section.

2. Insert the configuration below

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "cidx-mcp": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "cidx@latest"
         ]
       }
     }
   }

   Already have other servers?

     "cidx-mcp": {
       "command": "npx",
       "args": [
         "cidx@latest"
       ]
     }

   Example with another server:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "cidx-mcp": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["cidx@latest"]
       },
       "dummy-server": {
         "command": "dummy",
         "args": ["--mcp"]
       }
     }
   }

3. Save preferences and restart Zed

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