PDF Search For Zed MCP Server

An MCP server extension for Zed that retrieves relevant pieces from a PDF file

Local serverstdioPython

What is the PDF Search For Zed MCP Server?

An MCP server extension for Zed that retrieves relevant pieces from a PDF file

What the server does

A document search extension for Zed that lets you semantically search through a PDF document and use the results in Zed's AI Assistant.

Credentials and setup notes

This extension currently requires: 1. An OpenAI API key (to generate embeddings) 2. uv installed on your system Note: While the current setup requires an OpenAI API key for generating embeddings, we plan to implement a self-contained alternative in future versions. Community feedback will help prioritize these improvements.

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Configuration

This extension currently requires: 1. An OpenAI API key (to generate embeddings) 2. uv installed on your system Note: While the current setup requires an OpenAI API key for generating embeddings, we plan to implement a self-contained alternative in future versions. Community feedback will help prioritize these improvements.

VariableDescriptionRequired
OPENAI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

You need an OpenAI API key to generate embeddings and `uv` installed on your system. The extension also requires cloning the repository and manually building the search index.