What is the GitLab Zed Extension?

The GitLab Zed Extension integrates a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitLab directly into the Zed editor, enabling project management and file operations.

What GitLab instances does the extension support?

The extension supports both gitlab.com and self-hosted GitLab instances, offering flexibility for different development environments.

How do I configure the GitLab Zed Extension?

You'll need to configure the extension in your `settings.json` file with your GitLab personal access token. For self-hosted instances, you can also specify the `gitlab_api_url`.

How does the extension handle GitLab authentication?

The extension uses GitLab personal access tokens for authentication, providing a secure and seamless connection to your GitLab account.

What scopes are needed for the Personal Access Token?

The required scopes include `api` (for full API access), `read_api` (for read-only access), and `read_repository`/`write_repository` for repository operations.

GitLab Zed Extension

Name: GitLab Zed Extension
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Integrates a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitLab within the Zed editor.

The GitLab Zed Extension seamlessly integrates the GitLab API with the Zed editor via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This enables project management and file operations directly within Zed, supporting both gitlab.com and self-hosted GitLab instances. It streamlines workflows by handling GitLab authentication automatically using personal access tokens, facilitating efficient interaction with your GitLab projects.