Zed Brave Search Context Server
A model context service extension that provides Brave search for the Zed AI assistant, supporting web and local search commands.
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What is the Zed Brave Search Context Server?
This is an extension designed for the Zed AI assistant. It integrates Brave search functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling the AI assistant to directly perform web searches and local business searches.How to use this service?
After installing the extension, use specific slash commands in the Zed AI assistant to trigger the Brave search functionality. You need to configure the Brave API key first.Use cases
It is particularly useful when you need the AI assistant to obtain the latest web information, find local merchants or services. It is suitable for scenarios such as research, business inquiries, and real - time information acquisition.Main features
Web searchPerform web searches through the Brave search engine, supporting pagination and result filtering
Local searchFind local merchants and services. Automatically fall back to a normal web search when there are no results
Pagination supportYou can specify the number of returned results and the offset, which is convenient for browsing a large number of results
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Directly integrated into the Zed AI assistant, no need to switch applications
Supports a free tier (2000 queries per month)
Automatically processes search results and returns structured data
Automatically falls back to web search when local search fails
Limitations
You need to apply for a Brave API key separately
There is a limit on the number of queries in the free tier
Only supports the Brave search engine
How to use
Get an API key
Visit the Brave search API website to register and obtain an API key
Configure the extension
Add the Brave API key in the Zed settings
Use search commands
Use slash commands in the Zed AI assistant to perform searches
Usage examples
Academic researchFind the latest academic papers and technical reports
Local service queryFind nearby restaurants or services
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay to use the Brave search API?
How can I check the remaining API query quota?
Why does the local search sometimes return web results?
Related resources
Brave search API official website
Register an account and obtain an API key
MCP server code repository
Server source code and technical documentation
Zed editor official website
Learn about the Zed editor and AI assistant functions
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