How do I install the code assistant mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY`, `SHELL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Code Assistant MCP Server

An open-source AI coding agent, written in Rust, with a native GUI, a terminal mode, and integrations for editors and MCP clients. It runs an

Local serverstdio

What is the Code Assistant MCP Server?

An open-source AI coding agent, written in Rust, with a native GUI, a terminal mode, and integrations for editors and MCP clients. It runs an autonomous agent loop

The short version

Multiple LLM providers: — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Ollama,
Four ways to work: — a native GUI (built on Zed's GPUI), a terminal mode, a
Adaptive tool syntax: — native function calling, XML tags, or triple-caret
Real-time streaming — with smart filtering that blocks unsafe tool
Sessions per project — with branching, persistent state, and draft messages
Sub-agents, permission tiers, a command sandbox, — and automatic context

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Code Assistant MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "code-assistant": {
      "command": "/path/to/code-assistant",
      "args": [
        "server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHELL": "/bin/zsh"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
SHELL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Code Assistant to macOS.”
“Use Code Assistant to Linux.”
“Use Code Assistant to Windows.”

Frequently asked questions

An open-source AI coding agent, written in Rust, with a native GUI, a terminal mode, and integrations for editors and MCP clients. It runs an autonomous agent loop Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.