Use Foldr with Zed (MCP)
Zed is the high-performance, collaborative code editor built in Rust by the team behind Atom. Zed's Assistant panel supports MCP servers as context providers and tool sources. Wiring Foldr lets Zed share snippets, screenshots, and repo artifacts without switching apps.
Installation
Add the Foldr MCP server to Zed with the snippet below. Replace fs_live_... with an API key from foldr.space/developers.
{
"context_servers": {
"foldr": {
"command": {
"path": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@foldr/mcp-server"],
"env": { "FOLDR_API_KEY": "fs_live_..." }
}
}
}
}Setup tip: Zed reads MCP servers from ~/.config/zed/settings.json under the "context_servers" key. Restart Zed after editing.
Official Zed MCP docsWhat You Can Do
- Upload any file from Zed to Foldr and get a shareable URL back in the same turn
- Shorten long URLs to foldr.space/s/... links without leaving Zed
- Create or update a Foldr bio page from a Zed conversation
- Generate a hosted Foldr form and paste the submission URL into your reply
- Hand off build artifacts, screenshots, and logs to a URL without leaving your editor
Zed + Foldr FAQ
How do I install the Foldr MCP server in Zed?
Open Zed's MCP configuration (the JSON settings file) and paste the config block shown above. Set FOLDR_API_KEY to a key you create at foldr.space/api-keys. Restart Zed if it doesn't hot-reload.
Which Foldr plan do I need to use the MCP integration with Zed?
The Foldr MCP server is available on every paid plan (Pro from $5/mo and Developer tier for API-heavy usage). The free tier can generate temporary 7-day links; for permanent storage, a Pro plan or Foldr Space is required.
I set the key but Zed says the Foldr tool isn't available — what's wrong?
The two most common issues: (1) Zed wasn't restarted after editing the config — most MCP hosts need a restart to pick up new servers. (2) Your API key is missing the `mcp:invoke` scope. Regenerate a key at foldr.space/api-keys with full scope and retry.
Can Zed upload files directly to Foldr, or just generate URLs?
Zed can do both. The MCP server exposes tools for `upload_file` (takes a local path or base64 blob), `shorten_url`, and `create_bio_page`. Any file Zed can read from disk can be uploaded.
Is the Foldr MCP integration with Zed production-ready?
Foldr's MCP server is stable and used in production. Zed's MCP support is currently in public beta — suitable for day-to-day use. We pin to stable SDK versions and publish changelog entries for every breaking change.
Related MCP Integrations
Connect Zed to Foldr in under a minute
Grab an API key, paste the snippet above into Zed's MCP config, and your agent can upload files and share URLs immediately.
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