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Code Runner MCP Server for Zed

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Code Runner MCP Server for Zed

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A Zed extension that provides code execution capabilities through the Code Runner MCP Server.

This extension wraps the mcp-server-code-runner npm package, making its run-code tool available in Zed's Agent Panel.

Features

Run code snippets in 30+ programming languages directly from Zed's Agent Panel:

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Ruby, PHP, Perl, Shell/Bash, PowerShell, Java, C#, F#, Lua, Groovy, Scala, Swift, Julia, Crystal, OCaml, R, Clojure, Racket, Scheme, Haskell, Dart, Kotlin, and more.

Installation

Install from: Zed > Extensions > Search "Code Runner MCP Server".

Or install as a dev extension for development:

git clone https://github.com/formulahendry/zed-code-runner-mcp-server.git
cd zed-code-runner-mcp-server
# In Zed: Extensions → Install Dev Extension → Select this directory

Prerequisites

  • Ensure the interpreter or compiler for any language you want to run is installed and available in your PATH.

Usage

Once enabled, the run-code tool is available in Zed's Agent Panel. Try prompts like:

  • "Run the JavaScript code: console.log(5+6)"
  • "How many CPUs do I have? Use run-code tool"
  • "Run this Python snippet: print('Hello from Zed!')"

License

MIT

from github.com/formulahendry/zed-code-runner-mcp-server

Installing Zed Code Runner

This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.

▸ github.com/formulahendry/zed-code-runner-mcp-server

FAQ

Is Zed Code Runner MCP free?

Yes, Zed Code Runner MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does Zed Code Runner need an API key?

No, Zed Code Runner runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is Zed Code Runner hosted or self-hosted?

Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.

How do I install Zed Code Runner in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open Zed Code Runner on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

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